Dartheart Blogs

First Lady Supports PTSD Research

DartHeart Team — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:47:34 -0700

We sincerely appreciate that First Lady Michelle Obama is recognizing the impact of PTSD and the need to support veterans. We hope that her goal "to create a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities capable of providing a quality of care 'worthy of their sacrifice'" will lead to the development of new treatments for veterans and non-veteran ptsd survivors alike.

Happy New Year!

DartHeart Team — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

To our volunteers, community partners, and friends:

We wanted to take this time to send a special thank you for all of your support! It is through your ongoing commitment to our work that we are able to reach more and more survivors each year and help them recover from trauma!

Ring out the old, ring in the new,

DartHeart Team — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Ring, happy bells, across the snow:

The year is going, let him go;

Ring out the false, ring in the true.

~Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850

UVM Quiz on Rape

DartHeart Team — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at the University of Vermont recently sent a "quiz" to its new recruits, including the question:

If you could rape anyone who would it be?

Click here to read the Washington Post article.

Chronic Symptoms or Natural Recovery

DartHeart Team — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Check out the research by this FSU psychologist. He discusses which factors may lead to chronic symptoms of PTSD.

Give Thanks!

DartHeart Team — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Getting in the Thanksgiving mood, we've been thinking about all the things we can be grateful for. As a survivor...

Optimism is Healing, Hope is Love

DartHeart Team — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

This was the message from Gabby Giffords and her family as she continues her recovery from a near fatal gun shot. Her husband and her mother made a pact of positivity for her recovery and it has indeed made all the difference. Gabby is healing and has a bright future.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

DartHeart Team — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

We hope you'll join us in making a pledge to stand up against domestic violence. Show your support of survivors and help stop the violence.

If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship right now, let them know about

Track your recovery and get a free booklet!

DartHeart Team — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

This week, we're putting the final touches on our recovery booklet before sending to print. It includes info on ptsd symptoms, recovery tips and ideas, positive stories from other survivors, and more.

Check out our new book review!

DartHeart Team — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Looking for a helpful tool for your post trauma recovery? We have a new review up for The PTSD Workbook.

We recommend this workbook for many survivors. You'll find useful tips and hints for how to cope with your everyday symptoms.

Enjoy the read!