With the recent confirmation hearings of Justice Kavanaugh and the allegations of sexual assault from 4 women (currently), people who have survived the trauma of rape or other sexual assault may find themselves triggered by how President Trump and some … Continue reading
Sharon Kocina
Change is Constant You have been in your summer routine for three months and it’s time for kids to go back to school. Part of you may be looking forward to having the kids out of the house, and part … Continue reading
Suffering from Insomnia? More and more Americans are suffering from insomnia. According to sleepeducation.com, some statistics about insomnia:• 30 to 35% have brief symptoms of insomnia.• 15 to 20% have a short-term insomnia disorder, which lasts less than three months.• … Continue reading
The recent deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade highlight a public health issue. Their deaths were reported to be suicides. Suicide is a response to an immense amount of pain that is devastating in its wake. For those who … Continue reading
Rape: A Story of Resilience and Healing In the news lately, you can’t miss hearing about sexual assault, sexual harassment and Harvey Weinstein. Over and over again, we’ve heard the phrase “Me Too”. It is being tweeted and posted on … Continue reading
How Trauma, Injury and Illness Can Rob Us of Energy Most people have their ups and downs with energy. For those healing from trauma or a physical health issue, the downs happen more frequently and are more profound. The Energy … Continue reading
What is the History of PTSD? PTSD, (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), or PTS (Post-Traumatic Stress), is a response to a severe or recurrent severe episodes that overwhelm your system. It is believed to have been around since the evolution of … Continue reading
With the latest fire in Boulder County, are you feeling fearful, anxious, depressed and/or a myriad of emotions? You are not going crazy! Fire season in Colorado used to start in June. This year, due to lack of precipitation (snow … Continue reading
Repotting After many years in my home, my husband and I realized we needed to repot our numerous house plants. Most of these plants we’ve had for over 16 years. If you know anything about plants, you may realize that, … Continue reading
I just read an article in the April, 2016 issue of Psychology Today about Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) being much more helpful to people than previously thought. When it comes to Melatonin and sleep, I knew that Melatonin regulated one’s circadian rhythm (internal … Continue reading