As experts are examining and revising some of the descriptions of trauma and its impact, those of us who are Students of Trauma are sometimes given the opportunity to gain new clarity and insights about the its nature and how it can rob a person of the potential to be safe with themselves. I gained […]
Helping the Child Who Is in Shock or PTSD
Probably every child has at least one accident or mishap in their life that leaves them shaken, upset or even terrified. What adults would consider minor, like falling off a bike or seeing a frightening movie or news story, might leave them feeling helpless and afraid. Some experiences that children are overwhelmed by can have […]
Appreciating Healthy Stress
While focusing on the many dimensions and manifestations of trauma, it is important to pause and recognize that not all stress is toxic, unhealthy and the cause of trauma. Most often though trauma does involve excessive amounts of toxic stress that wounds a person’s mind and brain, leaving scars that continue to cause ongoing issues. […]
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