Finally, we are going to discuss the cures of C-PTSD, both from a clinical perspective and from the suggestions of survivors in the Thrive ICT support groups for victims, survivors, and loved ones of victims and survivors. According to the Out of The Fog website, C-PTSD treatment can exist in any of the following helpful suggestions:
Talk about it. Write about it. Physical Exercise. Rewrite the script of your life. And since we know and love people who are in situations of trauma, here are some helpful suggestions for how to assist them through their own unique individual processes:
Finally, some cures that were offered in the Thrive ICT support group that started this series: Tapping, EMDR, cognitive behavior therapy, counselling, gathering information, reading about the issues, reading survivor blogs, reading research for self discovery, biofeedback, understanding what is your comfort zone versus what is your safety zone, self-care, nature, yoga, meditation, exercise, and surrounding yourself with people who acknowledge the reality of the situation, the severity of the trauma, and the importance of seeking help. In addition, the Out of The Fog website offers resources specific to people who have or believe they may have C-PTSD:
As always, we want to help you on a personal level if you live in the Wichita, KS area or if you just need to talk to someone. Since we know if often helps us to process as we are dealing with the trials and challenges that life brings, we encourage you to reach out by contacting us through one of the following platforms: Thrive ICT website Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To seek help if you or someone you know is a victim/survivor of domestic violence, you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or see the United States Department of Justice link for any state or territory in the United States for both domestic and sexual violence.
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I am always amazed at the opportunity to meet individuals from Bolivia, regardless of where I find myself in the world! I was recently talking with a friend of mine in Wichita, Kansas, and she said she needed to introduce me to a friend of hers who was from Bolivia and had ties to a non-profit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. This is how I had the honor of meeting José Luís, and ended up being invited to his house to celebrate el día de la Independencia de Bolivia (Bolivia's Independence Day) with him and his friends. We enjoyed traditional Bolivian foods, and played nontraditional North American games, while getting to know each other and bridging cultural gaps, as there were attendees from Cuba, Argentina, and Bolivia as well as the United States. Before having the honor of joining José Luís and his wife, Marissa, at their house and meeting their delightful group of friends, I met with José Luís to discuss Stansberry Bolivia and to see what I could learn and apply to my dream of opening a domestic violence shelter in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Stansberry Bolivia has three programs: an orphanage for children who have been abandoned, a daycare center that as part of its philosophy requires parents to be looking for work or working and are required to attend workshops that address issues such as abuse, and a before and after school program to help children with their homework and give them a safe place during the half day that they are off of school and their parents are typically working. José Luís and I discussed the fundraiser that Stansberry Bolivia held during March of this year, where 10 brave souls rode bicycles from Argentina to Chile over a nineteen day period. We also discussed his ties to the organization; José Luís himself lived in the orphanage as a young child and for this reason his passion to help the children is grown out of a personal commitment to repay the favor that he received during his childhood. We also discussed the sustainability of the programs, like how children are required to go to school and do their homework, and there is a program to assist older children in finding a job before they finish their schooling and move out on their own, so that they end up breaking the cycle of poverty and raising a family who is healthy and gives back to society. With healthcare, an adult literacy course, classrooms for children from babies to 5 years old, and a kitchen that provides lunch for more than 300 people (the main Bolivian meal), it is truly a holistic approach to provide not only a means to an end, but also a sustainable future for those who start out with a lack of resources and end up being role models for others in their community. Thank you to José Luís and to all of the staff in Stansberry Bolivia for providing an example of an organization that goes above and beyond as a non-profit to provide hope and healing for those in need in Santa Cruz, Bolivia! For more information about Stansberry Bolivia, please see the following resources: Stansberry Bolivia website Stansberry Bolivia Facebook page Donate to Stansberry Bolivia In this blog in the series, C-PTSD: What Is It and What Can We Learn From It?, we are going to discuss what C-PTSD may look like in the life of a survivor. Since individuals are different, C-PTSD may manifest itself in any of the following ways, according to the Out of The Fog website:
Please remember that if you are suffering from any of these symptoms of C-PTSD, there is a way out! For more information on services offered by Thrive ICT, please see the following resources: Thrive ICT website Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter To seek help if you or someone you know is a victim/survivor of domestic violence, you may call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or see the United States Department of Justice link for any state or territory in the United States for both domestic and sexual violence. |
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