PTSD and Forming Healthy Relationships by Ashley Irwin https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j By: Ashley Irwin en-us 2020-04-27 20:58:19 UTC 2020-04-28 13:45:26 UTC hello@padlet.com ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/534734920 2020-04-27 21:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/534734920 Hello! My name is Ashley Irwin and I am currently pursuing my Integrative Health Professions Degree along with the Coaching Certification. I also plan on perusing my certifications in personal training, yoga, and nutrition! I hope to integrate all of these trades to support a wide range of clients. I am fascinated by the mind, body, and spirit connection. My passion is to work with people and have them create a beautiful path on their journey. ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535022563 2020-04-28 01:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535022563 I chose the focus area on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) because I wanted to bring awareness to how PTSD can have an impact on forming and maintaining healthy relationships. I was personally diagnosed with PTSD in 2018 and one of the hardest parts of my journey has been learning how to set boundaries, communicate, and trust. How PTSD may interfere with relationships is by creating barriers for intimacy and self love. The survivor may feel a strong bond to a healthy relationship but getting too close to someone may feel unsafe. Which we, as humans, need that social connection for our emotional and mental health. ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535029602 2020-04-28 01:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535029602 ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535073305 2020-04-28 02:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535073305 Humans have been exposed to trauma since the beginning of time. What we as a species have endured and what we have witnessed over the centuries has been profound. The term PTSD officially was announced in 1980 when the American Psychiatric Association added it's Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders. About 8 million Americans suffer from PTSD every year (Friedman, 2007). ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535075155 2020-04-28 02:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/535075155 The Social Connection is one of the pillars of Health and Wellness. Having that connection is vastly important to a Clients emotional and mental well being. As a coach, we can help support them by creating a stress management plan, having the client create a personal support network, self-care regimen, and just discover things that work for their specific situation. ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536144612 2020-04-28 12:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536144612 ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536169013 2020-04-28 12:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536169013 What I have learned is that all of the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are energy that work together. You can not have one without the other. Learning about each pillar I have gained insight to different areas that clients may want support in. As a coach, Lifestyle Medicine has allowed me to dig deep within myself. When you work on yourself you gain that compassion and empathy for others. ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536177088 2020-04-28 12:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536177088 The Health Benefits Of Strong Relationships ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536225479 Scientists have discovered that a lack of social connection can have negative affects on the immune system, stress levels, gut health, and can lead to other illnesses in the body. They have linked unhealthy relationships to poorer health. Having a strong social network is vital! They lead to:
Less Stress
Better Healing
Healthier Behaviors
Greater sense of Purpose
Longevity 
("Harvard Health Publishing", n.d).]]> 2020-04-28 12:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536225479 PTSD and Relationships ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536260838 The national center for PTSD has stated that PTSD survivors may experience problems in their close relationships.  It can be hard for the survivor and the for the person they have a relationship with. PTSD causes the survivor to feel a lack of trust and communication, being able to create healthy boundaries, anxiety, loss of interest in activities, depression, triggers, isolation, and being able to feel emotionally close to someone (Bressert, 2018).]]> 2020-04-28 13:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536260838 References ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536288072 Bressert, S. (2018, December 26). How Does PTSD Affect Relationships? Retrieved from https://psychcentral.com/lib/ptsd-and-relationships/

Friedman, M. J. (2007, January 31). PTSD History and Overview. Retrieved from https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/essentials/history_ptsd.asp#one

Harvard Health Publishing. (2010, December). The health benefits of strong relationships. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/the-health-benefits-of-strong-relationships]]> 2020-04-28 13:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536288072 ashleycordova1217 https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536360224 2020-04-28 13:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleycordova1217/2335vi8q1qw24l3j/wish/536360224