I have been posting on the July 11th hearing on Childhood Trauma that was held by the Congressional Oversight and Reform Committee. Leah Harris, MIA Correspondent published a very thorough article giving specific details on this hearing. I thought her representation was not only accurate but a great summary of what happened in this landmark […]
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 […]
Brain States of Unresolved Trauma
A leading expert in the science of trauma, Dr. Bruce Perry, provides us with valuable and practical information about the nature of trauma that leads to clarity and understanding about what otherwise can be puzzling behaviors. In his groundbreaking book, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog Dr. Perry shares important information about the […]
A Compelling Public Hearing
As I mentioned in my first post last week, the United States Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing entitled Identifying, Preventing and Treating Childhood Trauma: A Pervasive Public Health Issue that Needs Greater Federal Attention on July 11, 2019. This significant hearing was the first of its kind, which is landmark and long […]
Philadelphia’s Resiliency Program
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 […]
