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The term trauma-informed appears frequently in mental health services. Psychotherapists, counsellors, community organizations, and peer support programs use it to describe their approach to working with people who have experienced trauma. For someone seeking treatment for PTSD, however, the term doesn’t necessarily tell them whether the clinician is qualified to treat the symptoms they’re experiencing....

A sudden loud noise can produce an immediate physical response. Heart rate changes, the body’s sweat response increases, and attention shifts toward the source of the sound. For someone experiencing PTSD, these responses may be particularly pronounced. Hyperarousal can involve heightened vigilance, exaggerated startle responses, and difficulty returning to a calmer physiological state. Veterans with...

PEMBROKE, ON | A veteran-owned blacksmith shop in the Ottawa Valley is offering residents an opportunity to learn traditional metalworking skills, from basic forging techniques to more advanced projects. Forged in Canada, located at 1043 Pembroke Street East, is owned and operated by retired military member Lanny Hill. After leaving the military, Hill pursued formal...

Protective Factors for Veterans and First Responders Mental Health | Fire Team K9 Sleep is an essential part of physical and psychological health. For veterans and first responders, shift work, irregular schedules, operational demands, and exposure to stressful events can interfere with sleep and recovery. For people experiencing PTSD, nightmares, hyperarousal, and difficulty settling at...