June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: These words, along with their abbreviation, PTSD, have become all too common. We often consider PTSD something that happens in careers that can be dangerous, but it really can happen to any of us who are hit with a major traumatic event.   Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

A man walked into a Pennsylvania health club years ago, turned out the lights and started shooting. Four people were left dead, including the shooter. Others were injured. This is one injured woman's account of the tragic event and her recovery. What stands out here is the long-term effects of trauma on someone with her struggles and her healing. Mary Ellen is a real inspiration for you to know...

People label themselves; PTSD, Depressed, Anxious, Gender Dysphoria. When we self-diagnose we cannot be objective. We sometimes end up self-prescribing the treatments: alcohol, drugs, psilocybin, surgery, suicide. There is a danger in this. In this episode Dr. Tim Murphy discusses the problems with self-diagnosis and offers suggestions and help.   Listen on Spotify Listen on Rumble

  Connecting Those Who Served with the Support They Deserve In the journey of transition from military to civilian life, veterans often encounter numerous challenges, ranging from navigating healthcare benefits to seeking employment opportunities. Amidst this, a groundbreaking initiative, Fall In, has emerged as a beacon of hope and support, dedicated to connecting veterans with Veteran...

In his new book, “The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD,” Dr. Tim Murphy provides a handbook of healing for victims of PTSD, trauma and tragedy, the family members of trauma victims, clergy who seek a better understanding of psychology, and for counselors who seek a better understanding of the role of faith in healing from trauma. Newt’s...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: We associate it with something that happens in careers that can be dangerous like with soldiers, or police. But it really can happen to any of us who are hit with a major traumatic event.   But beyond that initial hit, many don’t realize how the effects of the trauma are multiplied by fear and prejudice against people with PTSD. Here, the enemy is not...

September is suicide-prevention month — an appropriate time to reflect on the tragedy of veteran suicides. You’ve likely heard that “22 veterans die each day by suicide.” But in 2019, that number suddenly dropped to 17 daily, according to the Veterans Administration’s annual report on suicide prevention. The VA takes credit for the improvements, attributing the...