These resources can help you through the tough times and help you manage the stress you may be feeling.
Elizabeth Edwards showed great resilience in the face of some major crises. Here are her main strengths, in my opinion, and some lessons in resilience from which we can all learn.
Coping well is important when faced with a natural disaster, crisis or other traumatic stressor. These steps can help you effectively cope whether you are directly or indirectly affected with a natural disaster or crisis.
If you’ve been taking care of a chronically ill spouse or elderly parent, you may be feeling the effects of caregiver stress, which is common and sometimes overwhelming. Here are some common causes of caregiver stress, with supportive resources.
Many caregivers have trouble taking care of their own needs as they provide so much care for the needs of others. The following steps can help you to minimize some of the stress you’re feeling so you can feel less overwhelmed by the caregiver role.
Sometimes events in our lives are traumatic enough to constitute a crisis, and stress levels are nearly unmanageable. What are some healthy ways to cope with a crisis and get through to the other side? Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when coping with a crisis.
Human tragedies like random school shootings can affects us all, often deeply. This article explores the reasons why these traumatic events strongly impact us all (even those who weren't involved), and explores how to cope with emotions surrounding these events.
Concerned about bird flu? You’re not alone. The concerns about bird flu and a potential worldwide flu pandemic are very real and should be cause for concern. However, at some point, the worry can become unhealthy. Here are some resources to help you know what you can do to prepare, and how you can let go of excessive levels of anxiety.
Though the only constant in life is change, these changes can sometimes be traumatic and stressful. Here you’ll find help assessing your strengths and resources to help you through difficult times, and information that can help you make transitions easier for your children.
Being in the right frame of mind and keeping hope alive can drastically reduce the amount of stress you experience when faced with difficult circumstances. Here are ten tips on keeping that right frame of mind.
Major catastrophes can cause serious stress, and how we handle them can make a bid difference in the scope of the damage done to us and our families. Here are some important things to keep in mind if you are faced with an earthquake, hurricane or other major disaster.
Here’s a great resource that discusses traumatic events, how they may affect you, and what to do to handle them in the best possible way. It also discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, how to handle it, and how to support someone else who is experiencing it.
Since the terrorist attacks and the advent of war, and more recently with the wave of major natural disasters, Americans have experienced many powerful new emotions. Learn what is a normal response to these abnormal situations and what might be indicative of a more serious problem.
