For months we have been planning a trauma conference that brings to Philadelphia many trauma professionals and experts who will raise awareness, provide innovative programs and yield a significant cross professional dialogue on the topic of trauma. The emphasis of this year’s conference will be to promote equitable access to high quality services for vulnerable […]
Our National Government Supporting Trauma-Awareness!
Dan Press, retired Washington, DC lawyer and member of the national non-profit, all-volunteer group called CTIPP – the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice has been walking the halls of Congress for the last several years, advocating for trauma awareness in every office regardless of political party. Dan has doggedly tried to get Congressmen and […]
Can Churches Help Trauma-Impacted Individuals?
When I was in Washington, D.C. at the recent Childhood Trauma Hearing by the House Oversight and Reform Committee several House Representatives suggested that we should be turning to churches to help trauma-impacted individuals. There were some professionals on the panel that talked about that bridge in their communities. They cited some very good examples […]
