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Category Archives: PTSD

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Trauma: Does It Ever Go Away? Triggered by the Kavanaugh Hearings

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Sharon KocinaSeptember 27, 2018

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 →

Posted in Brainspotting, PTSD, Trauma

Insomnia Keeping You Awake? A Case Study

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sharon KocinaAugust 6, 2019

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 →

Posted in Brainspotting, Depression, General Health, PTSD

Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade: How Can We Learn From These Tragedies?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Sharon KocinaJune 18, 2018

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 →

Posted in Brainspotting, Depression, PTSD, Trauma

Getting Your Life Back after the Trauma of Rape: A Story of Resilience and Healing

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Sharon KocinaJanuary 24, 2018

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 →

Posted in Brainspotting, PTSD, Trauma

6 Critical Questions About PTSD – What You Need To Know

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Sharon KocinaSeptember 25, 2018

  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 →

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Boulder Fire, 2017: 6 Ways to Feel Better

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Sharon KocinaMarch 20, 2017

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 →

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Trauma, PTSD, Depression: Does Your Life Look Great on the Outside but Feel Bad on the Inside?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Sharon KocinaJanuary 11, 2017

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 →

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Do You Have Flood Anxiety? 6 Ways to Feel Better

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Sharon KocinaJanuary 6, 2016

Rain, Rain, Go Away With all of the precipitation we’ve been having here in Colorado (and other places), it’s a double edged sword. If we have a lot of rain, it can bring back many feelings including fear, anger and sadness. … Continue reading →

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PTSD: A Day in the Life

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Sharon KocinaFebruary 4, 2015

How Trauma Can Have a Lasting Impact Imagine waking up in the morning and not feeling rested, or not remembering your drive to work. What if your relationships change because you are not who you were? What if every time … Continue reading →

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Brief Therapy

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Sharon KocinaJanuary 6, 2016

Solution Oriented Therapy is a type of Brief Therapy designed to focus on people’s strengths. It is about the “here and now”, rather than focusing on your past. You can focus on a single problem and actively work to resolve it. … Continue reading →

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