Understanding and Caring for a Loved One with PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging

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Feb 28, 2023

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Texas - Dallas, Collin, SE Denton & Rockwall Counties

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Educational program by the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging on Understanding and Caring for a Loved One with PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that can be challenging for both the individual who has PTSD and their loved ones to navigate. In this session, Dr. Mottern will discuss what is PTSD, causes and symptoms, as well as how to support a loved one who is struggling with this condition.

 

Dr. Ron Mottern is the Executive Director of the Mottern Institute for Mind-Body Wellness and is our presenter today.

  •  Slides for the program: Click here to download presenter’s slides in PDF format 

We hope that this presentation will provide valuable insights and tools for anyone who is caring for a loved one with PTSD.


Resources:

North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging

Mottern Institute for Mind-Body Wellness


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North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas, 76011

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties.We're here for you!Our mission is to create and maintain a coordinated network of health and social services for older adults and family caregivers. We provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live as independently as possible. By providing information, education, and direct services, we help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions.