by Matt Burton | Jun 17, 2020 | Trauma Reminders
We like to think of memory as a camera, capturing snapshots perfectly from our lives. And we assume that if something big happens, we’ll remember it — like replaying a video tape. But just because you can’t remember, doesn’t mean something didn’t happen....
by Matt Burton | Jun 16, 2020 | Insights for Loved Ones
Healing is a process that takes time. It’s important for the loved ones of men who are healing to understand that. Maybe you imagine your guy smiling and acting in healthy ways days from now. That’s not going to happen. Trauma happens quickly sometimes, but healing...
by Matt Burton | Jun 9, 2020 | Medical Trauma
When kids reach preschool age, at around 3-6 years old, they start to build all kinds of skills. These include intellectual skills, physical skills, and — importantly — social skills. Children begin learning how to interact with others, independent of...
by Matt Burton | Jun 9, 2020 | Trauma Tools
How do I feel? Are you kidding me? I’m a guy! Most of the time I couldn’t answer that question if you paid me, accept when I’m angry, when I’m frustrated. No problems with those feelings. “How do you feel?” “How are you doing?” These questions get asked a lot, but do...
by Matt Burton | Jun 9, 2020 | Trauma Reminders
You’re in the middle of enjoying something. A good movie, an out-of-this-world dessert. Suddenly, a switch flips in your brain and you feel horrible about your enjoyment. I don’t deserve this, you think. I’m bad and I don’t deserve these good things. Where does this...
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