Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

I am typing this blog in the back of a taxi wending its way to the airport through the hilly landscape of Sardinia, my beautiful daughter sleeping in the seat beside me. I remember the nurse taking the full names and dates of birth of my children to give to social services. I want to start my story at the end.

Sleep and mental health 110

Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Social Services Aging and mental health 110

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. TIC has become so popular that its approach is boasted by most hospitals, schools , social services, correctional facilities.

Resilience and coping 141

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health 141

The Art of Healing Trauma

MARCH 8, 2018

I haven’t written for my blog in a long time because I haven’t had the spirit to write; I’ve been exhausted, sick and depressed most of the time over the winter. Taking an inner stance of being open to self and universe. The weight of the trauma and PTSD crushed my writing spirit entirely.

Self-awareness 52

Self-awareness Social Services PTSD recovery 52