This video is an excellent talk put on by Dr Tienie Bekker about trauma, the brain, and the Feb 22 earthquake. It is 40 mins long, but it contains excellent information about how the brain reacts to trauma and warning signs which may indicate deeper problems...
The following is some helpful advice that has been circulating since the earthquake. We got it from a trademe discussion board where many people have found it useful. The original link and commentary are here. A traumatic incident is any event that has a stressful...
By Melissa Orlov The greatest control comes from deciding not to control. -Joel Stein, Time Magazine I love this quote because it represents my own biggest turning point in changing my marriage from dysfunctional to happy. I didn’t decide to cede control to my...
When anyone becomes anxious, their automatic reaction is to seek greater control. Do you have someone trying to control you? If so, what can you do to make them feel less anxious? Are you feeling anxious? If so, what can you do to increase your sense of control over...
