Big "T" and Little "t" Trauma
“When we talk about trauma, we are often referencing momentous events. Wars, assaults, and horrifying accidents are examples of what we might call Big "T" trauma.”
How to Recognize PTSD
“According to the Veterans Administration, approximately 8 million people in the United Stated have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). That is about 7-8% of the US population…”
Emotional Flashbacks
“Our brains are constantly receiving sensory information about our environments. Images, sounds, tastes, scents, and textures are being taken in and interpreted…”
Fight, Flight, and Freeze
“You may have heard the term "fight or flight," referring to the involuntary instinct we share with animals to defend against or escape from a perceived threat…”