by Jolene | Sep 5, 2012 | In Children, PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), like many mental illnesses, is misunderstood. Myths abound concerning adults suffering from the disorder. But they pale compared to the misconceptions about PTSD in children. Five Myths about PTSD in Children In the second post...
by Jolene | Sep 29, 2011 | In Parents, PTSD
For guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff and her family, successful outings require a little extra planning. She relearned the importance of self care for the caregiver during a recent visit to a crowded restaurant, as he guest post shows. Self Care for the Caregiver:...
by Laurie Wallin | Jul 25, 2011 | In Parents, PTSD
4 Ways to Combat Special Needs Parenting Stress Special needs parenting stress is a reality. This post from Laurie Wallin offers 4 ways to combat special needs parenting stress. See what you think. 4 Ways to Combat Special Needs Parenting Stress I sat with jaw dropped...
by Jolene | Mar 23, 2011 | In Children, PTSD
Can You Imagine Infant Surgery Without Anesthesia? Warning! This post is not for the faint at heart! At best, it will show you how far pediatric surgery has advanced since the 1950s. At worst, it will make you sick to think of the trauma endured by tens of thousands...
by Jolene | Oct 20, 2010 | Advocacy and Research, PTSD
Whenever the words “special needs” are spoken, I automatically picture a physical or medical condition. Mental health needs always come to mind later, if they come to mind at all. And I’m saying that as the parent of a child who has been treated for...
by Jolene | Jun 9, 2010 | In Children, PTSD
The first post in this series explored how invasive medical procedures can cause PTSD in children. The post listed four factors that increase the likelihood of PTSD developing. The factors are: Timing Anesthesia Age of patient Previous Trauma History As promised in...
