Use coping strategies when reacting to traumatic events: take good care of yourself first (eat healthy, get sleep) work to maintain your daily schedule/routine participate in fun activities find ways to laugh think positive thoughts and know it may take time to feel better limit exposure to media coverage seek out supportive people (ask for […]
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in some people who have seen or lived through a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Those who have experienced or witnessed a terrorist attack may feel one or all of these symptoms: Recurring thoughts of the incident. Becoming afraid of everything, not leaving the house or isolating yourself. Stopping […]
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Acts of terror often lead to strong emotional reactions which can include disbelief, anger, fear, and sadness. These reactions create stress which can have a very profound effect on our mental and physical health. People who have experienced the trauma often fall into the following categories: Survivors of past traumatic events (e.g., refugees of wars, terrorism […]
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I had just read the articles in the May/June 2016 issue of Scientific American Mind on The Mind of A Terrorist when news came in about the unthinkable Orlando massacre. “The steep and virulent rise of terrorism ranks among the more disturbing trends in the world today. According to the 2015 Global Terrorism Index, terror-related deaths […]
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Doing for others nurtures our spirit. One of my passions is cooking. I recently put chives from my spring garden in mashed potatoes. The potatoes tasted delicious with chicken thighs and the first apricots of the season. By pursuing my passion I also make my family and friends very happy since they enjoy the product(s) […]
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Do you know what this is? Have you ever sat down and laid back in the grass, and then looked up at the sky (maybe when you were a child)? Do it again soon. For me, this usually creates a feeling of “awe”. “an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful” from dictionary.com “The word spirituality comes from the Latin […]
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Play with family and friends to nurture your spirit! I recently walked past a city park playground filled with laughing parents and children on a beautiful day and on another day watched a little guy trying out a new terrain park for the first time with his parents encouragement. Some of my most cherished memories […]
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Follow your passion to nurture your spirit! I have a number of different passions in my life and one of them is getting outdoors for a bike or hike in the mountains or near the water!
What feeds the spirit for one may not work for another. Take time to nurture your spirit since it is an important piece of wellness and health. Five Ways to Nurture Your Spirit in the Huffington Post 5/31/14 suggests: 1. Feed a hobby or passion Do something you love excites the spirit on a regular […]
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When I was in Sydney Australia, I took the Bondi coastal walk many mornings before it got hot. This cliff top walk, extends for miles and features panoramic views of beaches, parks, bays and rock pools. Walking is the number one activity most Australian adults do on a regular basis. It is suitable for […]
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