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​Part 1: Introduction to PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder: 

• Learn how to identify symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression.
• Learn why these disorders often present together and how they interact.
• Learn strategies that make these unwelcome houseguests less comfortable.
• Here’s hope for your present and future as you make space to shine through.
• Defining your life more by healthy variables, less by mental health labels.

 

Self-Harm Strategies

• Understanding the Underlying Causes: Dive deep into the psychological factors and triggers leading to self-harm, fostering a comprehensive understanding beyond the surface.
• Developing Safe Coping Mechanisms: Learn practical, safe alternatives to self-harm that can be used during moments of distress, aimed at reducing harm and promoting healing.
• Community and Support: Highlight the importance of community and professional support in the journey toward healing.
• Empowerment through Education: Empower participants with knowledge to understand self-harm from a place of compassion and empathy, promoting self-awareness and healing.

 

Part 2: A deep dive into PTSD, its original purpose, and its lingering effects

- Learn the lifesaving reasons why we first develop early symptoms of PTSD

- Understand the physiology, thinking, behaviors, and feelings of PTSD

- Develop insight into a myriad of treatment strategies that can make a difference and help with this unwelcome houseguest

- Plot your path forward with healthy alternatives to current symptoms

 

Panic Attacks and Anxiety

• Demystifying Panic and Anxiety: Unpack the complexities of anxiety and panic attacks, breaking down their physiological and psychological underpinnings.
• Tailored Management Techniques: Master personalized strategies and techniques to regain control during anxiety peaks, including grounding exercises and anxiety-reduction planning.
• Anxiety Prevention Strategies: Discuss long-term strategies for anxiety prevention and management, focusing on lifestyle adjustments and mindfulness practices.

A Rose for a Rose: An Adoption Story with a Happy Ending

• A psychologist’s story of her own adoption
• The challenges and benefits inherent in adoption
• Current realities for adoptions in Canada
• What I’ve learned about genetics vs. environment
• Qualities I am grateful for in remembering my excellent parents