post traumatic growth

What is Transgenerational Trauma?

What is Transgenerational Trauma?

Even 20 years ago the idea of “Transgenerational Trauma” would’ve been laughed at by most people. But in the ever-intwining worlds of modern psychology and medical technology, humanity is discovering a whole new layer understanding of mental health within our very genes.

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and Mental Health Awareness

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and Mental Health Awareness

Many people overlook this show because they don't realize it's a "serious" series about mental health (it's a comedy drama) from the ex-girlfriend's perspective. This article discusses what it's about, and why you should watch it, especially if you have experience with mental illness.

The Duality of Thanking A Veteran for Their Service

The Duality of Thanking A Veteran for Their Service

There's an inherent duality that comes with thanking someone for their service, which is summed up perfectly with this quote, “...Please understand that when you thank us, you are not simply thanking the uniform and what it represents, but you are also thanking the individual and what they have done since they put it on…”

The Hulk Does DBT: An Overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

The Hulk Does DBT: An Overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

In the new She-Hulk television series, we see Bruce Banner teaching his newly-transformed cousin Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to control her emotions and behaviors. This SPOILER-FREE article goes into what DBT actually is, and why it's helpful to everyone, not just those with anger issues.

5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Divorce

5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Divorce

Divorces and breakups are some of the most traumatizing experiences that we can have. However, there’s almost always life lessons associated with them if we’re willing to look. Here are 5 of the biggest things I’ve learned a few years after my divorce.

Mental Health Shorts - "My Post-Traumatic Moment"

Mental Health Shorts - "My Post-Traumatic Moment"

The first in a series of short poems geared towards specific mental health illnesses. This one is about PTSD.

The Combat Hippies Did A Ted Talk??

The Combat Hippies Did A Ted Talk??

The Combat Hippies are a group of 4 veterans who travel doing performance poetry about their time in service. They promote the ideas of healing and Post-Traumatic Growth, and they did a Ted Talk!