Comments on: Traumatic Stress - Part II: The Container http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/ <<exploring healthy therapy & counseling>> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:21:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Sarah Jenkins http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7525 Sarah Jenkins Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:28:25 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7525 The actual diagnosis of PTSD, I believe, was first added to the DSM (a manual of mental diagnoses) in the 80's. But, you may have also have heard it be called "combat stress" or "shell shock" from the military. Hope that helps! - Sarah The actual diagnosis of PTSD, I believe, was first added to the DSM (a manual of mental diagnoses) in the 80’s. But, you may have also have heard it be called “combat stress” or “shell shock” from the military.
Hope that helps! - Sarah

]]> By: maddie http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7461 maddie Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:26:37 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7461 this is interesting- how many years has there been a recognition of PTSD? I am fairly certain my uncle had this later in life as he fought in Vietnam but he was never diagnosed. this is interesting- how many years has there been a recognition of PTSD? I am fairly certain my uncle had this later in life as he fought in Vietnam but he was never diagnosed.

]]> By: Sarah Jenkins http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7381 Sarah Jenkins Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:43:21 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7381 Thanks, all of you, for checking out my article, and for the questions! Christie, EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (Yes, try to say that 3x fast). It is a treatment modality and much research can be found on the web, including visiting www.emdr.org You can find practitioners in your areas there as well. Brandon, Glad you asked."Self-soothing," to me, often is way to "help one feel grounded," when overwhelmed by the trauma symptoms. I have a few ideas available for download on my site. It is a called a "Grounding Skills Card" and many of my clients like it to help them find ideas to self sooth, and get their logical and emotional brains to "cooperate" when they need to become more present. Check that out for some ideas. Thanks :) Thanks, all of you, for checking out my article, and for the questions!

Christie, EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (Yes, try to say that 3x fast). It is a treatment modality and much research can be found on the web, including visiting http://www.emdr.org You can find practitioners in your areas there as well.

Brandon, Glad you asked.”Self-soothing,” to me, often is way to “help one feel grounded,” when overwhelmed by the trauma symptoms. I have a few ideas available for download on my site. It is a called a “Grounding Skills Card” and many of my clients like it to help them find ideas to self sooth, and get their logical and emotional brains to “cooperate” when they need to become more present. Check that out for some ideas. Thanks :)

]]> By: Darelene http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7369 Darelene Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:40:05 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7369 EMDR sounds very promising. It makes so much sense to work on retraining the body when research clearly shows that a physiological response is always present during stressful events. And, hearing that EMDR is research validated is great news, too. It sounds like great steps are being made to treat those who suffer from PTSD. EMDR sounds very promising. It makes so much sense to work on retraining the body when research clearly shows that a physiological response is always present during stressful events. And, hearing that EMDR is research validated is great news, too. It sounds like great steps are being made to treat those who suffer from PTSD.

]]> By: Christie http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7367 Christie Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:38:07 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7367 What does EMDR stand for? What does EMDR stand for?

]]> By: Brandon http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7365 Brandon Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:35:59 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2008/03/19/traumatic-stress-part-ii-the-container/#comment-7365 At the risk of over simplifying things, could the author provide a list of self-soothing behaviors that are healthy? At the risk of over simplifying things, could the author provide a list of self-soothing behaviors that are healthy?

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