by Liz Matheis | Feb 11, 2016 | In Parents, PTSD
PTSD, Stress and Moving On as Special Needs Parents, Pt 8 The Different Dream series about PTSD, stress, and special needs parenting is ready to address a conundrum common to many parents. Simultaneously dealing with stress and moving on as special needs parents and...
by Liz Matheis | Feb 4, 2016 | In Parents, PTSD
Finding Balance in Special Needs Parenting and Stress, Pt. 7 Thanks for stopping by Different Dream for another post in our series about special needs parenting stress, trauma, and PTSD. Today we’re discussing the importance of finding balance in special needs...
by Jolene | Jan 22, 2016 | In Parents
Address Your Stress I was twenty-five years old when I became a mom, and my world changed forever. Like all new parents, I suddenly realized the needs of our small bundle of sweetness would rule my heart and my days for years to come. Unlike most new parents, my...
by Liz Matheis | Jan 21, 2016 | In Parents, PTSD
Explaining Secondary PTSD and Stress to Others, Pt. 6 Hello, friend! It’s so nice to see you here at Different Dream. You’re just in time to to check out the latest post in our ongoing question and answer series about special needs parenting stress,...
by Liz Matheis | Jan 14, 2016 | In Parents, PTSD
Coping Mechanisms for Traumatized Parents of Kids with Special Needs, Pt. 5 Thanks for stopping by Different Dream to check out our question and answer series about special needs parenting stress, trauma, and PTSD. It continues to move full steam ahead in 2016....
by Liz Matheis | Jan 7, 2016 | In Parents, PTSD
Is Hypervigilance a Cause or Symptom of PTSD? Pt. 4 The Different Dream’s series about special needs parenting stress, trauma, and PTSD is back in 2016 after a few weeks off for the holidays. The first post introduced the series, while the second explained the...