Three Things to Know About PTSD
The nature of PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder, means that it’s a condition which can essentially afflict anyone. We can say this because no one is immune from traumatic events, which are often traumatic because they come out of nowhere. Continue reading
Identifying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been in the news a lot in recent years. One of the reasons for this is that many soldiers returning from war are showing symptoms of the condition. PTSD is by no means a condition that only affects military personnel, however, and it can strike many different types of people. Continue reading
The basics of EMDR therapy
The area of PTSD treatment has changed a lot over the last few years, with new treatments being developed that can help relieve sufferers of this debilitating condition. One of the most effective forms is arguably EMDR therapy, with studies having shown that it can dramatically accelerate the healing process to deliver long-lasting results, and that means offering this treatment could be a great way to help your patients. Continue reading
The role of emotions in PTSD
Over the last few years there’s been a wealth of research undertaken in the area of post-traumatic stress disorder, and studies have shown the overriding role of emotions in the condition. When a traumatic or emotionally-charged event occurs the brain is often unable to cope with it-it finds itself unable to process information in the way it usually does, effectively leaving the memory “stuck” and rendering it incredibly powerful to the individual. Continue reading
The Importance of a Well Written Report
Reports are one of the main ways in which ideas and findings are circulated around the office. They often contain very important information but can sometimes be overlooked, particularly if they are poorly written. Great ideas imbedded in badly organised, over-wordy reports may never see the light of day. In order to make a report stand out and get a message across, one simply needs to learn the correct way to write these documents. Continue reading
Why Become a Commercial Driver?
For some people, the idea of spending hours upon hours alone behind a wheel is far from appealing. However, for others getting behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle and driving far and wide is a long term dream and, as such, there must be something appealing in the potential solitude and the long hours. Continue reading
Staying Safe at Sea in a Changing Climate
Maritime safety is likely to be more important than ever as our climate changes, since weather will be far less predictable, far more destructive and far more changeable across the globe. The fact that the world is heating up is not news to anyone, and the earth has warmed and cooled numerous times since its formation, drifting in and out of ice ages and heading into other periods that are far warmer. Continue reading
The Maritime Training Myth
There are certain myths that surround any industry, and the maritime industry is full of them. From the fact that it is bad luck to start a voyage on a Friday to the idea that flowers may be a bad omen when placed on a ship, there are many obscure and, in many cases, religious-based myths about the sea. Continue reading
The Importance of Learning First Aid
Establishing and maintaining safety procedures in the workplace is of paramount importance to any company across the United Kingdom who wishes to operate in a legal and efficient manner. Although potential hazards and risks are common place within all walks of life, the workplace arguably provides the greatest dangers through the continual use of heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals and sharp equipment. Continue reading
Benefits of Becoming a Qualified First Aider
Although some people across the United Kingdom are happy to be in employment at the lower rungs of the business hierarchy, there are many others who have greater aspirations to achieve more and enjoy a prosperous career. Personal interests and favourite subjects generated through any stage of the education ladder creates career paths which people wish to go down. Continue reading