/tags/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-18/hearing-about-students-trauma-takes-a-serious-toll-on-teachers-a-new-unc-study-finds Hearing about students’ problems can have a harsh impact on teachers. That’s a key takeaway from new study by the University of Northern Colorado. It found that a majority of teachers deal with what’s called secondary traumatic stress. Today on In The NoCo: what the research tells us, and how this issue may lead to teachers quitting the profession. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-18/hearing-about-students-trauma-takes-a-serious-toll-on-teachers-a-new-unc-study-finds In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-08/this-unique-program-lets-military-veterans-become-filmmakers-and-learn-how-to-process-trauma An unusual night of films produced by veterans is screening at the Colorado State University on Veterans Day this Monday. The Patton Veterans Project works with vets to help them process their trauma by creating short films. You can hear about the films, and how they help veterans, on today’s In the NoCo. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:30:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-08/this-unique-program-lets-military-veterans-become-filmmakers-and-learn-how-to-process-trauma In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /in-the-noco/2024-07-03/for-veterans-with-ptsd-the-fourth-of-july-can-be-stressful-but-there-are-ways-to-help With Independence Day comes fireworks, loud noises and rowdy celebrations. For those with post-traumatic stress disorder, that can mean a day full of psychological triggers. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:53:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-07-03/for-veterans-with-ptsd-the-fourth-of-july-can-be-stressful-but-there-are-ways-to-help Natalie Skowlund, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-07-03/for-veterans-with-ptsd-fourth-of-july-can-be-difficult-but-there-are-ways-to-help Fourth of July celebrations usually entail booming, colorful blasts of fireworks. But for veterans and others with PTSD, that can make the day a struggle. On today’s In The NoCo, we hear from a PTSD specialist with the VA about what the holiday is like for those coping with trauma – and how friends and family can offer support. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:32:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-07-03/for-veterans-with-ptsd-fourth-of-july-can-be-difficult-but-there-are-ways-to-help In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole /npr-news/2021-05-13/colorado-researcher-on-mdma-for-trauma-it-has-the-potential-to-really-change-peoples-lives The drug MDMA, also known as ecstacy or molly, could be a powerful way to treat people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study. Thu, 13 May 2021 22:44:07 GMT /npr-news/2021-05-13/colorado-researcher-on-mdma-for-trauma-it-has-the-potential-to-really-change-peoples-lives Leigh Paterson /2020-11-11/compassionate-warriors-trauma-informed-yoga-for-military-veterans Deep breathing, gentle stretches, mindfulness — not necessarily the first things you might think about when it comes to war veterans. But this Veterans Day, we wanted to learn more about a practice called “trauma-informed yoga.” It’s a type of yoga developed specifically for people with PTSD and complex trauma, and it can help veterans cope with emotional, cognitive and physical injuries that are common in the veteran community. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:48:15 GMT /2020-11-11/compassionate-warriors-trauma-informed-yoga-for-military-veterans Colorado Edition /npr-news/2019-08-11/from-pain-to-purpose-5-ways-to-cope-in-the-wake-of-trauma If recent violent events have left you upset and scared, you're not alone. But psychologists say, there are ways to help yourselves and those you love overcome fear and move forward. Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-08-11/from-pain-to-purpose-5-ways-to-cope-in-the-wake-of-trauma Allison Aubrey /2019-05-20/not-just-for-soldiers-civilians-with-ptsd-struggle-to-find-effective-therapy Outside of military contexts, many therapists aren't familiar with two key treatment options for trauma recommended by the American Psychiatric Association and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mon, 20 May 2019 18:37:43 GMT /2019-05-20/not-just-for-soldiers-civilians-with-ptsd-struggle-to-find-effective-therapy Caroline Covington /npr-news/2019-04-09/balancing-safety-and-privacy-when-a-veteran-goes-missing Wisconsin created the Green Alert - a statewide call-out when family, friends or caregivers report a troubled veteran is missing. That may save lives, but it exposes a personal crisis to all. Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-04-09/balancing-safety-and-privacy-when-a-veteran-goes-missing Quil Lawrence /health/2016-11-11/colorado-veterans-hold-their-breath-for-the-right-to-use-medical-marijuana Eighteen states allow for the use of medical marijuana to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, but Colorado is not one of them. According to… Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT /health/2016-11-11/colorado-veterans-hold-their-breath-for-the-right-to-use-medical-marijuana Ann Marie Awad