Putting yourself out there in any unknown situation is terrifying, but if you handle the pressure in the Scared Sh!tless Zone just enough to make it through and succeed, you’re golden. The group gets real about fears and insecurities that hit hard…
The group goes deep into signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide as they reflect on the most recent interview with Officer Shaw on his personal experience with PTSD and first responder mental health. When we experience…
Officer Michael Shaw experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of losing his best friend and fellow law enforcement officer to suicide. In part 2 of this interview, Officer Shaw discusses the importance of seeking support despite…
Michael Shaw shares his personal story of how the loss of his best friend to suicide had a long lasting impact on his personal and professional life. Matt was not only Officer Shaw’s best friend and roommate, but also a Deputy Sheriff. In this…
Come one, come all to the Sh!t Show 2020! Or is it? 2020 has brought an array of interesting, to say the least, predicaments, conversations, and just plain confusion. It feels like we just keep rolling with the punches. Nikki, Jolene, and Alyssa share…
A trauma response can result from exposure to any scary or distressing situation. It can show up in the form of high reactivity, bad dreams, upsetting thoughts or memories, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty sleeping. Now, while the word…
A conversation is a two-way street, despite whether or not you share the same perspectives. However, disagreements and differing views sometimes put us at high risk of making assumptions and placing judgement. Emotions can run high, defense walls go…
Despite feeling like “Rona is splitting the Country,” Nikki, Jolene, and Alyssa explore the power of both the individual and community during not only the stressful times, but at all times. They discuss the importance of engaging in dialogue with…
Therapists Uncut explores the not so subtle ways stress can negatively impact our lives. They discuss personal experiences from the 2020 Nationwide Shelter-In-Place order and the importance of using self-care to cope with stress.
T-Uncut discusses how to cope, Social Distancing, recent virtual mishaps, and whether or not we are really all in this together.