PTSD can affect anyone who has been through a traumatic event. Fitness and social activities has shown to be an effective coping tool. http://storify.com/KarenFields/coping-with-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-th
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Dallas Independent Volleyball Association (D.I.V.A.)
Volleyball Tournament ChartPhoto by Karen Fields The Dallas Independent Volleyball Association or D.I.V.A for short, was founded nearly 25 years ago in the Dallas Gay and Lesbian community. D.I.V.A. promotes diversity and community building through volleyball on
Continue ReadingCare for the Caregiver
Photo by Karen Fields Caring For the Caregiver from Karen Fields on Vimeo. Caregivers One of the most stressful jobs you can have is caregiver. Whether it be care for an infant, senior, or someone
Continue ReadingDon’t “Break” Your Heart Ladies!
One woman’s heart tale Beatrice Flores is recovering from cardiac aneurysm events. Her story is one of many regarding women and heart disease. She had one of the main risk factors in Cardiovascular Disease –
Continue ReadingJeremy Holland: In Recovery
In Recovery from Karen Fields on Vimeo. Addiction is characterized as a chronic brain disease that causes people to seek out harmful substances despite the consequences to themselves and those around them. The Centers for
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