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Online Avatar-based Therapy for War Veterans?

Many military personnel spend hours on the battle field playing virtual games, and are already quite comfortable using these virtual interfaces as ways to relax and de-stress. At a military-sponsored conference in Seattle last October, I spoke about legal and ethical issues for therapists working in virtual environments with military personnel and veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress...

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Feeling So Anxious and Procrastinating

In the SHM Community Forums, Joanne responded to one forum member who is worried about a job application rather than enjoying her day off with her boyfriend.  She said: I think what you're describing is too much pressure – I know the feeling all too well.  I've learned to do 1 thing at a time, and if my mind starts wandering over to another, to call it back and say, "No! I...

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The First Step to Success: Awareness

In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one member who considered herself a helpless liar.  He said: Dear Firewoman, Welcome to this site! IMHO it takes enormous courage to step right up and state what's going on with you, and what your problems and difficulties are, with the honesty and candor with which you have done in your initial post. You have my admiration for that and I think...

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Common Anxiety Treatments

In the SHM Community Forums, Manuel shared his thoughts about anxiety and treatment. He wrote: A friend of mine sent me an email question about anxiolitics, also known as anti-anxiety medication. I wrote her the answer below, then thought I might drop it into the SHM Anxiety Forum, in case some of you might be interested in some of this information. Feel free to ask me any questions. I know a...

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Fibromyalgia

Joanne responded to one forum member in the SHM Community Forums who was worried about her husband who's suffering with fibromyalgia. She wrote: Hello Orchid! I was to second Lizzie's welcome. You are doing the right thing by trying to gather as much information as possible. If your husband is taking a variety of medications and he's been acting odd for a couple days, it sounds...

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Blaming Yourself

In the SHM Community Forums, Dini responded to one mother who was drowning with sorrow and regret about the death of her son. She held herself accountable for what had happened. Dini said: Nanse, Just want to say hello and welcome here and my heart just went pouring out for you reading your post and about the loss of your son. I hope YOU are OK, and that you are finding someone you can talk to...

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