by Dr. Z on February 6, 2010
Modern culture often calculates our identity based on our job, how much we earn, and in some cases, our religious affiliation or family size. Our worth is often determined based on our physical abilities.
We are at PTSD risk when any of these elements become dominant indicators of our self-worth. We are at a greater risk of PTSD when these indicators are damaged or substantially downgraded. Physical and psychological trauma can then cause our soul to be wounded. In fact, PTSD Damages our Sellf-Worth. [click to continue…]
by Dr. Z on January 30, 2010
In this PTSD Spirituality blog essay the necessity of a right relationship with God is examined in order to be at peace. The more I am at peace with God, the more likely my soul is to heal from its PTSD wounds. When we are traumatized we often look to God for solace, help, and answers. What we really want from God is meaning to our suffering. Was my suffering pointless, meaningless? Or, does my suffering have meaning?
How we approach God can be understood in terms of relationship depth and commitment. Metaphorically, when I go to God for meaning, am I seeking a one night stand? Or, have we been dating for a while and now it needs to get serious? Or, have God and I arrived at the understanding of an old married couple? [click to continue…]
