Harmonia Wellness LLC

12/21/2022

ATTENTION FLORIDA RESIDENTS!!

If you are struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep CBT-I might be the answer for you. These telehealth groups are filling up fast, so don't wait to get a good night's sleep, sign up now!

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09/24/2022

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06/21/2021

A common symptom of PTSD is flashbacks. These can be very different from person to person. Flashbacks are not just what you see in the movies, where the person suffering becomes completely dissociated in a visual scene from the trauma. They also include body flashbacks and emotional flashbacks. The body remembers the trauma and these flashbacks are often associated with panic attacks. If you have ever been flooded with emotions that were incongruent with your surroundings, you may have been experiencing an emotional flashback. These are some techniques to help you get through flashbacks.

If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here
➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. *I offer free phone 📱 consultations*

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06/18/2021

Our brains are wired to keep us safe, however the oldest part of our brain can not distinguish time or place. However, it does recall similarities to dangerous events. We call these triggers. Sometimes after a trauma, this part of the brain struggles to turn off and can cause significant impairment. The chemistry of your brain begins to change, and can create uncomfortable, unwanted, negative experiences for the survivor.

If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here
➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. *I offer free phone 📱 consultations*

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06/16/2021

Most of you have heard of "fight or flight," some of you may have even heard of "fight, flight, or freeze." However, recently studies are showing that there are in fact 5 physiological responses to threats. These are known as the 5 F's. Flop/Fawn and Friend have recently been added. Flop/Fawn can best be described by picturing a startled opossum or fainting goat. They start with the freeze mechanism, then move into the flop/fawn reaction. This occurs when your brain believes that the freeze response is not enough to keep you safe. The friend response can be described as "Stockholm Syndrome". It is also often seen utilized by children who have continuous contact with their abuser/s.

If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here
➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. *I offer free phone 📱 consultations*

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06/14/2021

If you have experienced a trauma, it is natural for your brain and body to react in a self-preserving manner. Your brain is wired to protect you from danger and keep you safe. Due to this, you may experience some unpleasant symptoms during the traumatic event.

If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here
➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. *I offer free phone 📱 consultations*

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06/11/2021

Most people are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder that results from a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster or car accident. However, a closely related condition called complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is becoming more widely recognized by doctors in recent years. CPTSD results from repeated trauma over months or years, often in childhood. CPTSD is not a current diagnosis in the DSM-5, however it is recognized by many mental health professionals as different from PTSD. CPTSD symptoms include those of PTSD plus those listed in the picture.

If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here
➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. *I offer free phone 📱 consultations*

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06/09/2021

Symptoms of PTSD can vary from person to person. However, there are 5 major critical areas that you must meet for a PTSD diagnosis. They are: exposure to a traumatic event, intrusive symptoms associated to the traumatic event, avoidance of stimuli regarding the traumatic event, negative alterations in cognition and mood, marked alterations in arousal and reactivity.

If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here:
➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. *I offer free phone 📱 consultations*

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06/07/2021

Join me this month for National PTSD awareness. I will be making various posts throughout the month that are related to PTSD. If you or someone you know is struggling due to a past traumatic event, please reach out to a mental health professional. If you are located in Florida ☀️ and are seeking mental health counseling for PTSD, click here ➡️ https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com ⬅️ to get more information. I offer free phone 📱 consultations.

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06/07/2021

September 3, 2021

***Attention mental health professionals, first responders, nurses and doctors, teachers, victim advocates, military members, parents, and anyone else who responds to traumatic and crisis situations*** Come join my colleague Kenya Rocha and I for a virtual 6 CE class on critical incident desensitiza...

05/22/2021

Even royalty use EMDR!!! If you struggle from past trauma, EMDR might be what you need to start healing. If your interested in doing EMDR, call me today 941-347-0255 and we can set up a free 30 minute phone consultation.

For more information on EMDR goto my website at https://harmoniawellnessmhc.com/EMDR

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/05/21/prince-harry-does-emdr-cope-trauma-princess-dianas-death/5183540001/

EMDR has been used for decades, but is becoming an increasingly popular and sought-after treatment to deal with traumatic or adverse life experiences.

05/21/2021

****Attention mental health professionals, first responders, nurses and doctors, teachers, victim advocates, military members, and anyone else who responds to crisis situations****

Come join my colleague Kenya Rocha and I for a virtual 6 CE class on critical incident desensitization protocols on Sept 3, 2021. You will learn a cutting edge technique to help in crisis response calls. Implementing these techniques during or after crisis can help reduce the chances of developing PTSD in the long run. Imagine being able to help someone in the moment of crisis and know that you may have saved them from a lifetime of struggle. There are only 30 seats available for this course, so reserve your seats now!

If you are a mental health professional located in FL, you can sign up for the CEs from CEbroker.com with the link at the bottom of the post. If you are not a mental health professional in Florida, please use this link to sign up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10c0c4eaea628a6f9c43-cidp.

https://courses.cebroker.com/courses/5334490-critical-incident-desensitization-acute-traumatic-incident-processing-cid-atip-protocols?isFeatured=false&share=true

CID and ATIP protocols are known as the CPR of Psychological Trauma. They are protocols developed by Roy Keissling, LCSW, of EMDR Consulting LLC. These protocols utilize eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation (ie. tapping, sounds, etc) to immediately desensitize acute stress in crisis...

05/20/2021

You might be wondering how writing in a journal can have a significant impact on your mental health.

It turns out that this simple practice can do a lot, especially for those struggling with mental illness or striving towards more positive mental health.

In particular, journaling can be especially helpful for those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a history of trauma.

Writing works to enhance our mental health through guiding us towards confronting previously inhibited emotions (reducing the stress from inhibition), helping us process difficult events and compose a coherent narrative about our experiences, and possibly even through repeated exposure to the negative emotions associated with traumatic memories.

Try these tips to help you get started with journaling:
1. Try to write every day. Set aside a few minutes every day to write. This will help you to write in your journal regularly.
2. Make it easy. Keep a pen and paper handy at all times. Then when you want to write down your thoughts, you can. You can also keep a journal on your smartphone.
3. Write or draw whatever feels right. Your journal doesn't need to follow any certain structure. It's your own private place to discuss and create whatever you want to express your feelings. Let the words and ideas flow freely. Don't worry about spelling mistakes or what other people might think.
4. Use your journal as you see fit. You don't have to share your journal with anyone. If you do want to share some of your thoughts with trusted friends and loved ones, you could show them parts of your journal.

05/17/2021

Utilizing breathing techniques can help take you out of the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and bring you into the parasympathetic nervous system (calm and relaxed). Practicing breathing techniques daily will allow them to become second nature and automatic when you need them the most.

I particularly love this box breathing technique. The Navy seals utilize this technique before and during missions to help them stay focused/alert, to keep their heart rate level, and it helps to prevent tunnel vision.

While you are breathing in a box pattern, you can also imagine drawing the box at the same time for added mindfulness.

05/13/2021

The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is one of my favorites to teach clients! It is a great grounding technique to use when you need to bring yourself back to the present moment. This technique can be useful when having panic episodes, emotional/body flashbacks, and/or intrusive thoughts about the past or the future.

04/06/2021

The first Tuesday of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month's day of action. Make sure you wear teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

04/06/2021

Every Tuesday in April is Teal Tuesday! Wear your teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.