by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog
Emotional Reactions Immediate Reactions Numbness and detachment Anxiety or severe fear Guilt (including survivor guilt) Exhilaration as a result of surviving Anger Sadness Helplessness Feeling unreal; depersonalization (e.g., feeling as if you are watching yourself)...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog
You cannot overcome what you do not understand!! If you want to overcome tragedy and trauma, let’s start at the very beginning – let’s understand trauma. Trauma is an event or series of events that leaves you feeling shocked, saddened, anxious, or...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog
Look at the image below and think about this question: do you feel this way for a prolonged period after enduring a season of trauma? The death of a loved one, enduring a form of abuse, witnessing or being in an accident – all of these interfere with your...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog
Hypervigilance and Sleep Disturbances Susan Albers, PsyD, says hypervigilance is a heightened state of awareness; your brain’s way of protecting you by scanning the environment for signs of danger and being extremely aware of your surroundings. The amygdala —...
