Katherine Silvey Bates
Bio
Hi, I'm Kate and I'm a mental health counselor who values kindness, integrity, fun, art, solitude, & nature. I don't often have or make time to write as often as I'd like, but I love when I do and so much enjoy exploring the work of others.
Stories (8/0)
The Cost of Doing Magic
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. Wispy trails of magenta faded as blue-violet raindrops fell from a saturated rain cloud. Stars twinkled in sunrise pinks, plum-colored cumulous clouds drifted slowly by, and black bats contrasted against a rose-cast sky.
By Katherine Silvey Batesabout a year ago in Fiction
Your Name Is Like a Poem
It would sound far more romantic if I said I remembered every curve of her face, each tinsel of hair she tossed behind an ear, the subtle scent of her shampoo with clarity, but I don't. Those details have eroded over time and what do those details matter anyhow? Frankly, I think it's better I don't recall the fine print of her. The more of her in shadows and fleeting memories the better.
By Katherine Silvey Bates3 years ago in Fiction
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Resulting from Workplace Violence
Introduction Workplace violence and mass shootings in the office environment can significantly impact the mental health of those directly or indirectly affiliated with the organization: the injured, survivors and witnesses, colleagues, family members, and in some cases, clients and customers of the organization. It is not uncommon for survivors of a violent attack or mass shooting to experience a variety of responses including depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder (Shultz, 8). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is when a person experiences or is exposed to a traumatic event or events which may result in a variety of debilitating symptoms. In the book Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD is described as when “posttraumatic stress reactions persist for at least 1 month and interfere significantly with personal adjustment and functioning” (Ford et al., 7). When a victim of trauma experiences these symptoms or posttraumatic stress reactions for a prolonged period and it causes significant and negative changes to their way of life, then it is likely that they are struggling with PTSD.
By Katherine Silvey Bates3 years ago in Psyche
About Face
Hannah was the only thing that shone bright on that overcast morning. In fact, she was the highlight of any type of day. Her hazel eyes glittered, her brown hair glistened, and her smile radiated exuberance, curiosity, and innocence. At two, she had already charmed the entire neighborhood and by four—her age that day—the parents at her pre-K school often marveled at not just her beauty, but her innate kindness. Their remarks always made me smile with maternal pride, though I sometimes felt slighted on behalf of Sydney who, while perhaps more guarded and slightly tomboyish, was equally good-natured and incredibly bright, but did not generate the same praise as her younger sister.
By Katherine Silvey Bates3 years ago in Criminal
