Dr. Marti Loring

In the picture, Cinder Cockerspaniel steps over barriers to exercise her left elbow in physical therapy (much improved arthritis). As a trauma expert, I believe that barriers in life are harder to overcome when we're coping with trauma symptoms! These barriers can include conflicts in relationships, hard problems in our

Traumatic events can be horrible! So is the sadness and grief afterward. You may not love green beans, but Cinder Cockerspaniel does (and has more energy since the discovery of her love)! Choose your and others' treats- they can help lessen sadness and grief a bit. So can counseling. Disclaimer: The information

Ouch My Trauma Hurts (OMTH) Have you noticed bookshelves on social media and television- many people like to sit in front of a bookshelf while being interviewed. I always look here and there, in front of and next to the books—what items represent values/secrets of the person whose head I see? The

We notice our own trauma symptoms like high anxiety, high startle response (jumpy and hyper alert), and a sense of terror that accompanies us—an unwanted companion. Terror can transverse our bodies so that we have stomach and head aches, as well as other somatic (physical) symptoms that drain our energy

Sometimes others notice our trauma symptoms that we aren’t aware of. They may point out that we are staring into space, not answering a question, or looking sad. Trauma can involve dissociation in which we are not always aware of our environment. Perhaps anxiety and fear are crowding our minds,

As a trauma expert, I believe that trying to be prepared for traumatic events can be really helpful if these events occur. A fire extinguisher is useful for a small, starting stove fire or things like that. It’s always smart to call for help as well. Reading directions and making

Choking is frightening! Trying to be prepared for this traumatic experience, in yourself or others, could include buying a choking rescue device and keep it in a well known place. A mask is put over the mouth and suction is used to bring up that which is stuck. Reading directions

Trauma was experienced by many people in the audience at the recent journalist annual dinner! Kerry Kennedy explained during an interview that she felt frozen, unable to move her body. Feeling frozen is a terrible trauma symptom. While taking cover under tables, they received no updates or instructions for a

Some people try to shut out traumatic events to protect themselves or loved ones. But what about the horror that creeps under and through fences, even reaches through the computer screen? She was a woman from the country, by her own description. While visiting a web dating site, she felt swept