by Jolene | Apr 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
3 Signs You Are a Caregiver with Compassion Fatigue Could you be a caregiver with compassion fatigue, or as it’s also known, secondary trauma? That’s a question posed at The Engage Conference sponsored by 99 Balloons on April 14, 2018. The topic first...
by Jolene | Mar 9, 2017 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Stress Relief for Parents of Kids with Special Needs Stress relief for parents of kids with special needs is essential. But finding time for stress relief can seem impossible. Recently the members of a Key Ministry support group, who are all parents dealing with the...
by Jolene | Dec 28, 2016 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Top 5 Special Needs Posts at Different Dream in 2016 Different Dream is filled with special needs posts that reach families with the support and encouragement they need. As this year winds down, here’s a look at our readers favorite special needs posts in 2016....
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 Liz Matheis | Jun 16, 2016 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
When’s the Time for Special Needs Parents to Seek Professional Counseling? Different Dream continues to tiptoe through PTSD Awareness Month by addressing stress and PTSD issues that affect special needs parents. Today’s post by psychologist Liz Matheis...
