In the horrid circumstances of the opioid crisis within the City of Philadelphia the Philadelphia Resiliency Program was launched by Mayor Jim Kenney. Now the first update is being released as to the progress of the program. The Resiliency Program included incorporating 7 missions related to the opioid crisis impact. It involved mobilizing 35 different […]
Respect for Trauma Begins with Respect for Neuroscience
In recent years, the subject of trauma has become extremely popular, receiving more and more publicity for the impact it can have on human lives. Newscasters talk about how intense events like earthquakes can lead to PTSD, many organizations are focused on becoming trauma-informed and even the political world is taking an interest in incorporating […]
Trauma Hearing in Washington – July 11, 2019
We have been advocating and working diligently to bring childhood trauma into the forefront of discussions in the United States government. There have been some resolutions but very little legislation that would require a trauma-informed approach at a national level. This coming week there will be hearings in Washington by the Committee on Oversight and […]
Finding Freedom
We are celebrating our country’s freedom this week. It is a unique and wonderful privilege to share such freedoms that we have in the United States. It also brings a set of rights and responsibilities that we can celebrate as a nation while reflecting on the anniversary of our independence. We all look forward to […]
Helping the Child Who Dissociates
Eight-year-old Sherry (not her real name) suddenly appears to be frozen, staring off into space. She can stand like this for a minute or more. Her adoptive parents have learned that these frequent moments of dissociation are very common in children who have experienced significant trauma in their young lives. Mental Health America provides an […]
The Summer Slide in Student Learning – True or False?
I remember vividly looking forward to the summers as a student. It was a welcome break from the rigors of school. It was also a great time to take on some new and fun activities that were not possible during school. Sometimes that included trips and vacations that were significant opportunities for our family to […]
Is there another health crisis coming?
Today I spent time with one of our school’s staff to discuss some of the challenges we face with the students that are referred to us from over 20 different school districts. We continue to see a rise in mental health issues and different kinds of emotional support needs. It is challenging to structure programs […]
The Power of NMT – Healing Trauma through Brain Science
“The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics is not a specific therapeutic technique or intervention; it is a developmentally sensitive, neurobiologically informed approach to clinical work. The NMT integrates several core principles of neurodevelopment and traumatology into a comprehensive approach to the child, family, and their broader community. The NMT process helps match the nature and timing […]
The Apollo 11 Celebration
It has been 50 years since the United States placed the first man on the moon. I watched the recent special on CNN acknowledging the 50-year anniversary. What an impressive testimonial to our technological capacity, our innovation, our futuristic thinking and the amazing talent of individuals that it took to put this journey together. It […]
PTSD and Addictions
June is PTSD Awareness Month. One of the most prominent statistics and harsh realities is the link between PTSD and addictions. It is alarming to look at the number of individuals who have PTSD and also have addictions. The American Addictions Center just published an article articulating clearly the number of issues and connections between […]
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