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Lasting Grief After a Mass Shooting

Have You, or Someone You Know, Been Affected by Traumatic Grief?

"Mass shootings often result in a particularly difficult kind of grief known as traumatic grief.

Heather Littleton, a professor of psychology at East Carolina University who specializes in recovery from trauma, describes traumatic grief as a PTSD reaction that occurs when someone is grieving over another person’s violent or unexpected death.

In other words, traumatic grief occurs when someone has PTSD symptoms on top of grief symptoms. And as with PTSD, 'a traumatic-grief reaction could last for a number
of years,' Littleton says..."

Lasting Grief After a Mass Shooting Suicides among people affected by shootings are, unfortunately, a familiar phenomenon—and support for survivors often misunderstands the nature of their grief.

Surviving Alone on the Holidays When You Experienced Childhood Trauma

Does Past Trauma Make the Holidays Hard for You?

"If the holidays are hard for you, know that you will be OK.

You are not alone, there is nothing wrong with you and you are not unworthy or incapable of love.

Take good care of yourself.

It’s not always easy but if you allow yourself to heal, I know only good can come from it.

Sending love"...

Surviving Alone on the Holidays When You Experienced Childhood Trauma "You can transform the holidays into something nurturing for yourself."

Happy Veteran"s Day!!!

Your trauma is still valid...

This psychiatrist is doing a 30 day happiness challenge. It's free, but you have to sign up...

Day 1: Saturday, May 15th, 2021

From the welcome email:

"I know the 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Happiness I’ll be sharing will be completely life changing …especially after everything we’ve been going through in the past year!

Discovering how to implement these brain-based secrets into your own life is proven to boost happiness…

…but it works better when you do it with others!"

Depression, anxiety, & stress are at record highs. It’s easy to see why—a global pandemic, social isolation, job losses, heightened political divide. Join Tana Amen, BSN, RN & myself as we take on this 30 Day Happiness Challenge starting this Saturday, May 15!
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory today...

Ways to Express Gratitude...

Ways to Express Gratitude...

Giving thanks can make you happier - Harvard Health

What Are You Thankful for This Year?

November kicks off the holiday season with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression.

Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from professional help. But what about those who just feel lost or overwhelmed or down at this time of year?

Research (and common sense) suggests that one aspect of the Thanksgiving season can actually lift the spirits, and it's built right into the holiday — expressing gratitude.

health.harvard.edu November kicks off the holiday season with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits mo...

The 60-Second Approach to Managing Emotions

What Would Change if You Waited 60 Seconds to Respond?

Intense emotions can easily overwhelm our senses and have a powerful impact on our behavior.

If we’re angry with a coworker, we might feel a strong urge to argue with them in front of the entire team. If we’re feeling anxious about a social situation, we might be tempted to avoid it altogether. If we’re experiencing sadness about a date that did not go well, we might feel compelled to obsess about it for days.

In other words, intense emotions can—and do—interfere with our ability to effectively navigate the world...

psychologytoday.com Taking a pause can be extremely helpful.