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Fireworks Not For Some Veterans

Fireworks On The Fourth Of July: Not For Some Veterans

Blog Author: James L. Machado Workman, M.Div., BCC, LMFTA Many Americans associate the Fourth of July with cook-outs, baseball, apple pie, and fireworks, but there are many veterans whose celebrations do not include fireworks.  Fireworks can be particularly disturbing to veterans with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that

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Apply These 6 Techniques To Improve Parent-Teen Relationship

TL;DR Strengthening the parent-teen relationship requires patience, love, and open communication. Listen more, judge less — teens need support, not lectures. Focus on behaviors, not personal attacks, and treat teens as capable individuals. Stay engaged in their world and spend quality time together to build trust. Positive communication and consistency are key to navigating the

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