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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

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For months, the GP had focused on an alleged traumatic event causing her significant psychological distress. They could not recall any traumatic event, confirming instead a stable and nurturing home life. There have also been notable shifts in the types of traumatic events leading to PTSD.

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The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work

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However, despite its vast potential, semiotics has yet to be widely incorporated into social work practice and education. David also ensures that Maya’s room arrangement is respected, recognizing it as essential to her coping mechanism.

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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2024

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Subscribers get free access to all Mad in America content and webinar events. Arrested Development: Britney Spears Memoir Is a Survivors Tale of Generational Trauma, Psychiatric Abuse, and Resilience Miranda Spencer shares her thoughts on Britneys memoir entitled The Woman in Me.

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Understanding Trauma Following a Natural Disaster

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Natural disasters are powerful and unpredictable events that often leave lasting physical and emotional scars. The immediate aftermath of such traumatic events often brings feelings of shock, fear, and grief. Anger can also arise as survivors process feelings of powerlessness during the event.

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10 Essential Tools for Managing Life Transitions

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We’ve found 10 powerful tools to help you manage life transitions with more confidence and resilience. Your mental well-being during transitions depends on recognizing these changes as natural life events. This awareness allows you to approach challenges with self-compassion and develop effective coping strategies.

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I Secret Shopped #988 and Three Cop Cars Showed Up Outside My House

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I kept pushing, and frankly, trying to educate a bit, too. I pushed and tried to educate again. Jen: “In order to more safely cope with what is going on in a way that does not cause you harm.” I thought fast and searched for a flyer on Facebook of an event where I’d spoken earlier that week. Gretchen wasn’t amused.

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

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Thanks to a variety of therapies and social factors, I had managed to develop a positive self-image and resilience that made life truly worth living again. Events that I could normally handle just fine were suddenly too much for me because of the severe withdrawal symptoms. Over the years, the diagnoses all fell away.