Author Archives: L. Chris Cannida
What Are We Thanking Them For? Perspective from a Veteran’s Therapist
In the week leading up to this year’s Veteran’s Day I’ve heard “thank you for your service” spoken to an array of veterans (and active duty service members) for about a week now. First, it was a young girl who … Continue reading
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Tagged Counseling, Mental Health, Therapy, Veterans
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PTSD: A “Not-So-Invisible” Wound
June is PTSD Awareness Month. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is the official name of an injury listed in the DSM V (the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Clinically, it’s considered a specific form of anxiety. Yet, … Continue reading