by Jolene | Jun 27, 2016 | In Children, PTSD
The Sad Truth about PTSD in Children For the first 52 years of my life, I had no idea children could struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But in 2008 when my son, age 26, was diagnosed with this mental illness, I learned the truth. PTSD in children is...
by Jolene | Jun 23, 2016 | In Children, PTSD
Myths about PTSD in Children, Part 2 PTSD in a mental illness not understood by many people. People who do know about PTSD in children often have many misconceptions about it. While writing, Does My Child Have PTSD? I discovered 10 common myths and misconceptions...
by Kim Combes | Jun 15, 2016 | In Children, PTSD
Creating a Legacy of Love and Hope for Children with PTSD Too often, discussions about children with PTSD descend into a litany of gloom and doom. Foster and adoptive parent, Kim Combes, who is also a mental health therapist, is here with words of hope and...
by Jolene | May 19, 2016 | In Children, PTSD
Myths about PTSD in Children, Part 1 What comes to your mind when you hear about PTSD in children? This childhood mental illness is not well known to the general public. That’s why there’s a good chance that some of your first thoughts are misconceptions....
by Jolene | Apr 21, 2016 | In Children, PTSD
The Difference Between Childhood Trauma and Childhood PTSD What’s the difference between childhood trauma and childhood PTSD? That’s a question frequently asked by parents, teachers, and medical professionals who work with children. Distinguishing the...
by Jolene | Mar 24, 2016 | In Children, PTSD
Special Needs Parenting Is Different Dream Living Welcome to the Different Dream website where we are unveiling two new initiatives today. Different Dream Living Logo The first is the new Different Dream Living logo pictured above. The logo is the first step toward...
