I have been reading a fascinating and very informative new book called Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference. As the title suggests, the authors studied the impact of compassion on health outcomes in hospitals and other medical settings. They define compassion as “the emotional response to another’s pain or suffering, involving […]
The Mind, the Brain and Trauma
One of the leaders in the field of trauma studies is Dr. Dan Siegel. He is the author many outstanding books including: The Developing Mind: Toward a Neurobiology of Interpersonal Experience and Parenting from the inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive. He also has many excellent YouTube videos. […]
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 […]
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