PTSD Information Session
Perry Hall CrossFit
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
What are the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
PTSD has four primary symptoms
"Reliving the event or re-experiencing" (USDVA, 2013, p. 4).
At any time memories of the event come back with the potential to elicit the same fear and horror experienced when the situation occurred. An individual may experience nightmares or flashbacks, and sometimes due to an environmental trigger.
Situational avoidance that elicits memories of the event (USDVA, 2013).
Individuals may be reluctant to participate in once valued activities with familiar people or places in fear of triggering memories of the event. Individuals may find it difficult to talk about the event, and avoid doing so.
Negative alterations impacting feelings and beliefs (USDVA, 2013).
Due to the event, an individual may encounter negative emotions towards individuals and avoid maintaining relationships. An individual may also find it difficult to recall details related to the incident or experience an inability to communicate about it. One's perception of the trustworthiness of others or the world can also potentially be adversely impacted.
Hyperarousal (USDVA, 2013).
Individuals with PTSD might be observed to be jittery or on high alert for danger. Anger and irritability are also characteristic of hyperarousal.
Ten things you can do to help veterans with PTSD
1. Be understanding. Everyone has the potential to experience a traumatic event such as disaster, war, assault, or accidents.
2. Think about all who are affected by the individual with PTSD including the survivor's friends, family, coworkers, and community.
3. Learn about the common PTSD symptoms experienced due to trauma and methods that help with readjustment to civilian life.
4. Be aware of resources for veterans with PTSD.
5. Expand your knowledge about how PTSD is identified and treated.
6. Know and communicate to veterans that PTSD treatments are effective.
7. Ask a veteran if communicating about their experience would assist them in the recovery process, but do not push them to do so.
8. Realize that veterans with PTSD may experience stigma, a common barrier to receiving proper treatment.
9. Know facts related to PTSD. Veterans experience PTSD at a higher prevalence than the general population.
10. Utilize resources such as books, apps, and videos to better understand PTSD.
The role of occupational therapy working with veterans diagnosed with PTSD
The central goal of occupational therapists treating military service men/women with PTSD is to implement approaches to help them restore, adapt, or compensate to facilitate reengaging in activities that are meaningful to the client and imperative to daily life (Amaker, Woods, & Gerardi, 2009).
Examples of interventions include.
(Champagne, Koomar, & Olsen, 2008).
· Sessions with the individual concentrating on developing appropriate coping strategies to deal with problematic symptoms.
· Educating the care-giver and client in modified or adapted self-care methods in an attempt to decrease the possibility of triggering dissociation, flashbacks, or flooding.
· Helping veterans plan or initiate a routine or schedule, enhancing his/her ability to participating in activities and roles perceived as meaningful to the client.
· Helping individuals with PTSD and possible co-occurring physical limitations to determine home modifications necessary to increase functional independence of client.
· Relapse prevention strategies both with groups or individuals to enhance the probability of a positive recovery process.
· Complementary and alternative methods might also be utilized by occupational therapists with additional skill sets or certifications in adjunct to traditional therapeutic practices.
· Services are provided with individuals, in collaboration with other professionals, in group settings, as consultants to large organizations, or educators of family and/or caregivers.
OP Matiru Workout of the Day
OP Matiru workout of the day description.
(CFV, 2013).
Partner workout for time: 50 Front Squats – 135 prescribed/95 scaled (Men) – 95 prescribed /65 scaled (Women)
50 Push Press – 135 prescribed/95 scaled (Men) – 95 prescribed /65 scaled (Women)
50 Deadlifts – 225 prescribed/185 scaled (Men) – 185 prescribed/115 scaled (Women)
Row 1500 meters
25 Front Squat – 135 prescribed/95 scaled (Men) – 95 prescribed/65 scaled (Women)
25 Push Press – 135 prescribed/95 scaled (Men) – 95 prescribed/65 scaled (Women)
25 Deadlifts – 225 prescribed/185 scaled (Men) – 185 prescribed/115 scaled (Women)
Row 1500 meters
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References
Amaker, R.J., Woods, Y., & Gerardi, S.M. (2009). AOTA's societal statement on combat-related posttraumatic stress. Retrieved from the American Occupational Therapy Association website: http://www.aota.org//media/Corporate/Files/AboutAOTA/OfficialDocs/Societal Stmts/AOTAs%20Societal%20Statement%20on%20CombatRelated%20PTSD.pdf
American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
Champagne, T., Koomar, J., & Olsen, L. (2010). Occupational therapy's role with posttraumatic stress disorder. Retrieved from American Occupational Therapy Association website: http://www.aota.org//media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/MH/Fact s/PTSD%20fact%20sheet.pdf#sthash.yZhnvS90.dpuf
Glassman, G. (2005). Working wounded. Crossfit Journal Article Reprint, 33, 1-3. Retrieved from http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/33_05_working_wounded.pdf
O'Brien, B. (2011, June 18). 10 things you can do to help veterans with PTSD. Retrieved from http://offthebase.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/10-things-you-can-do-to-help-veterans-with-ptsd/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (2009). PTSD treatment efforts for returning war veterans to be evaluated. Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2009/ptsd-treatment-efforts-for-returning-war-veterans-to-be-evaluated.shtml
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD. (2013). Understanding PTSD. Retrieved from http://www.ptsd.va.gov