"Today is a day I was never meant to live, this year was one I wasn’t supposed to see, this life is one I wasn’t supposed to have...." -Heather Von St. James In 2005 at the age of 36, Heather Von St. James was diagnosed with the rare cancer mesothelioma and given 15 months to … [Read more...]
Coping with Traumatic Stress
What makes some people thrive after trauma and others deteriorate? One of the most important factors in how well a person will heal following trauma depends on the coping skills they utilize both before and after the trauma. People who have learned healthy ways to cope with … [Read more...]
Post Traumatic Growth: Why Do Some Bounce Back?
A New York Times article written by Jim Rendon discusses “post traumatic growth” and includes five areas of positive transformation following a life changing struggle. In this post, I share with you those five areas of transformation and explain why some people are able to … [Read more...]