Chapter 8 Resiliency “Why fit in when you can stand out?” -Dr. Seuss How Does a person handle a difficult event in his or her life? The death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious illness or injury, terrorist attacks, war, and other traumatic events that can change a person’s experience in life. […]
Singapore trip
These past three weeks have been amazing but tiring. The first week had to do with Christmas. The second week had to do with a wonderful Singapore trip. I learned so much in Singapore. The few things that I would like to say about Singapore are as follows: Super clean: Having a high density of […]
Another part of the book
The big question is why? Why can someone care about an individual to receive a do not contact me a message? What ever happened to the statement, “I care about you?” How come some acquaintances say, “You should hope for the good in people,” but still rip that other person’s heart out? As much as […]
The Power of a Hug
This post is about hugging. Hugging is an instinct, a natural response to feelings of affection, compassion, need, and joy. Hugging is a simple way to offer support, healing, and growth, with measurable and remarkable results. In its highest form, hugging can be thought of as a science. May the art of hugging a person […]
Psychosocial Aspects of Sexual Dysfunction in Head Injury
There is no doubt that head injury has lasting effects on a person. In the more severe cases, TBIs, psychosocial aspects of sexual behavior have brought up many questions to my development as well. Laying the groundwork, it is well known, that sexuality is a basic component of human life and disruption of sexual behavior […]
Chapter 11 – Difficulties
What difficulties I am facing now, People act on past knowledge. Past knowledge may be inaccurate. This can lead to stereotyping and prejudice. Examine your past beliefs. Be open to new things, experiences, and people. Superficial characteristics of handicapped individuals drive assumptions and stereotypes placed upon them. SSI Agencies
What does it mean to struggle?
I am struggling right now. Why? Many might think that I have it made. Some might think that my life is not as important as it was before. There is a few you think I have gotten a pretty bad deal. I stated earlier posts that I do not know how to feel because this is […]
Chapter 9 – Stereotypes, invisible stereotyping/ correction; 9 is going to be on therapy
Stereotypes, invisible stereotyping
In closing
In my last post, “true depression,” I talked about hoping that I would have missed the vehicle and that my brother, father, uncle, or family friend would have instead have been hit. I tread very lightly on this thought because, once again, I am in a depressive state of mind. That is why I wonder; […]
True depression
As I lay in bed I think to myself do I really care? I have NEVER been in this so called, “funk,” before in my life and this is bad. I am scared of myself and the demons in my head. Not a day goes by that I do not wish that if I could […]
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