Healing the Mind
How to cope with disaster: tips for adults
After experiencing a tragic event, it can be hard to understand and cope with the range of emotions that you may be feeling. Learn about the common responses to disaster and strategies to help yourself heal.
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder
Sandra developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being raped. Read about her journey through diagnosis, medication, and counseling.
Unique concerns when dealing with a sudden loss
Any loss of a loved one is tragic and painful. But when death occurs from a sudden, unexpected cause such as an accident, natural disaster, suicide, or murder, the reactions of the survivors in coping with their grief can be intense. Read more here.
Faith, prayer, and healing
In cultures around the world, spirituality has historically played a large and very important role in healing. In today’s science-based, technological world, these practices now fall into the category of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). But how large a role does prayer still play in today’s world?