ZOOM – Caregiver Heal Thyself…When the last 10 years of your life trigger the first 10 years, what do you do?
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or is your Autonomic Nervous system on “high alert?” Not only can Covid drive this feeling but so can PTSD. June is (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) PTSD awareness month and you could be feeling the after effects from PTSD or even CPTSD. It’s possible that your Coping skills you normally use which have helped you in the past may be harder to practice during the pandemic. This month, we will look at PTSD with special emphasis on driving specific awareness around CPTSD which, through the Centers for Disease Control’s ACE Studies (Adverse Childhood Events).
Date June 21, 2021
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, aka Dr. Jamie, is a leading authority on caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, and related addictions. His background in case management and family systems has been the foundation of his work throughout his 30-year career. He is a fierce advocate of caregivers, integrated, patient-centered medicine, and a workforce in touch with its comprehensive wellness. He blogs for Psychology Today and JoanLunden.com, and writes for Connections and Caregiver SOS. He co-authored the acclaimed “Take Your Oxygen First: Protecting Your Health and Happiness While Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss.” A popular and engaging speaker, he is frequently called upon as a keynote speaker and to provide his expert opinion for the media. Dr. Huysman serves as the Vice President of Provider Relations and Government Affairs for WellMed Medical Management.