(via psychotherapy)
…. And I finally learned a new song!
- EMILY
I’m Back!
Big apologies to any of my followers who read anything I post — I graduated from college and life became insanely hectic so I went MIA for awhile. Good news is that I’m back and I will hopefully have some interesting psychology and EMT/Paramedic posts for you soon!
- EMILY
Another great post on Midwife Thinking. This time, a guest post on trauma and birth—looking at the consequences of a traumatic and/or mismanaged birth experience. This post covers PTSD, some aspects of postnatal depression and the potentially “high expectations” of birthing women and their birth experiences. A really insightful read!
Abstract
This study tested the proposal that impaired retrieval of specific autobiographical memories is a risk factor for psychological disturbance after trauma exposure. Trainee firefighters (N = 60) were assessed during training (before trauma exposure) on the Autobiographical Memory Test, Clinician Administered PTSD Scale, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and Traumatic Events Questionnaire. Participants were reassessed 4 years later (N = 46) on the Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale and BDI-II. All participants had been exposed to multiple traumatic events, and 15% met criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder. Impaired retrieval of specific memories in response to positive cues prior to trauma exposure significantly predicted posttraumatic stress severity after trauma exposure. These findings provide initial evidence that impaired specific retrieval of memories may be a risk factor for posttraumatic stress.
A new protest movement sparked by a policeman’s ill-judged advice to women students to “avoid dressing like sluts” has taken root in the US and Canada.
Thousands of people - some dressed in jeans, others more provocatively - are taking part in marches, or “SlutWalks”.
The aim, say organisers, is to highlight a culture in which the victim rather than rapist or abuser is blamed.
this. is. amazing.
(Source: learylooms)
