What's coming my way next? I talk about what I've been up to and what I'll be working on. I also mention an offering I'm making for those in the southcentral Pennsylvania area.
Contact email for grief groups: starfishcounselingforgl@gmail.com
I talk about the value of self-check-ins and rest. I also talk about an upcoming break I'm taking.
For questions or comments, contact lori@loriapeterswriter.com .
In Part 2 of this mini-series on depression, I talk about 10 ways to help you or someone you care about.
Contact: lori@loriapeterswriter.com
Resources if you're feeling depressed and suicidal:
In keeping with the month of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I talk about depression in this episode - what it is and isn't, what to look for regarding symptoms and how it differs from grief. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
Need extra support? Here are some resources:
You can contact me at lori@loriapeterswriter.com
In honor of May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm talking about why it is important to tend to our mental health. I share some recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Mental Health America on rates of mental illness and suicide. I also share resources about where you or someone you know can go to get help if you're struggling mentally and emotionally.
Resources:
1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255. Starting July 16, 2022, you can also call 988.
2. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
3. Call 911 or your local crisis hotline.
How to Contact Me: lori@loriapeterswriter.com
I'm switching gears to take on a lighter topic - finding your joy. I give you some questions you can ask to determine what lights you up, what brings you a deep sense of peace. Feel free to share with me your experience by emailing me at lori@loriapeterswriter.com.
I dive into the touchy subject of anger. What is it? Why do we get angry? What do we do when we're angry? I also share a little bit about how I handled a recent incident of anger.
In Part 2 of a two-part series, I continue the talk about trauma - specifically why some people have a harder time navigating trauma more than others and how trauma can manifest. I also talk about some ways trauma has shown up in my life as a childhood abuse survivor.
Contact: lori@loriapeterswriter.com
Reading Resources:
1. The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
2. What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
3. The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron
4. Be Still and Be Bold: 31 Meditations for Trauma Survivors by Lori A. Peters
All these books are available anywhere books are sold.
To learn more about Highly Sensitive People (HSP), go to Dr. Aron's website: www.hsperson.com
In the first of a two-part series, I talk about what trauma, trauma triggers and trauma responses are.
Contact: lori@loriapeterswriter.com
Resources:
All these books are available wherever books are sold.
I talk about a few ways that help to navigate grief. I also talk about the importance of keeping your mind healthy because what you think impacts what you feel and do.
Contact info: lori@loriapeterswriter.com
Continuing the topic of grief, I talk about some commonalities I've noticed amongst the grievers I've helped and researched about. Each of us grieves differently, but there are a few universal things that have come up in my experience.
To contact me, email lori@loriapeterswriter.com.
In this episode, I talk about the recent decision by the American Psychiatric Association to include "Prolonged Grief Disorder" as a classification in the latest version of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Up front disclaimer: I dislike the DSM (and the APA for that matter), but it is the manual healthcare providers must use in order to diagnose and treat mental conditions (and be reimbursed by insurance).
Content Warning: Contains a few curse words.
Contact email: lori@loriapeterswriter.com
This is the second of a two-part series on building resilience. I outline a suggested series of steps to take, including an action plan, to build resilience and take charge of your life.
Content Warning: Mentions trauma and abuse (domestic violence). Contains a few curse words.
Resource Note: Danielle Gardner is a business coach who specializes in authentic, whole-hearted marketing, which she calls "Quiet Marketing" for introverts, Highly Sensitive People and those who are in tune with their Human Design Profile. I have taken several of her classes and highly recommend her approach if you are a business owner. Her website is www.danigardner.com .
In this episode, I talk about some baby steps you can take to start building resilience. This is a two-part series.
Content Warning: Contains some swear words. Contains some discussion about abuse and trauma.
To stay in touch, email me at lori@loriapeterswriter.com.
Book Resource: The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
In this inaugural episode, you'll find out more about your host Lori and what the podcast is all about. She dives right into the core theme of resilience - what it is and what it is not.
Welcome to Episode 0 of my new podcast about being resilient and building resilience! In this episode, I tell you a little bit about who I am, why I'm doing this podcast and what the starfish means to me.