Yoga and Re-experiencing Symptoms

Yoga and Re-experiencing Symptoms Written by Caroleena Hammock Post Traumatic Stress (Disorder) (PTS(D)) is a mental disorder characterized by the DSM-5 to include an exposure to a traumatic event followed by intrusive symptoms. These symptoms may include re-experiencing the event, avoidance of reminders of the event, negative changes in thought or mood, and hyperarousal symptoms. Re-experiencing the event can include recollections of the event, recurrent dreams, flashbacks, physiological reactions when exposed to cues about the event,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Phillips

Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Phillips By April Bertram "I wanted to build up the Veterans and share the importance of mindfulness, and wanted to be a part of making a difference."Joan Phillips, VYP Teacher, MRT Graduate & Regional Mental Health Clinician The Importance of Mindfulness. The Importance of Making a Difference. “What I bring when I teach is not just yoga, but how to allow the participant to accept where there at with no judgement. It is…

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Veterans Spotlight Piece: Sarah Moore

Veterans Spotlight: Sarah Moore Perhaps one of the hardest patterns to break – for all of us, but especially for those who have served – is the one where we push ourselves forward and attempt to tough something out. This is one of the reasons yoga can be so beneficial. When taught properly, it encourages its participants to rest, take care of themselves, and ease back when they are past their limits. For Sarah Moore, attempting…

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