In all the frantic activities of the Christmas season we often forget some the deeper meaning of this season. It is certainly a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, office parties and other celebrations with friends. We all work hard to make the moments special by shopping, buying gifts, wrapping gifts and creating the special moments […]
Helping Trauma-Impacted Adults over the Holidays
While most adults experience a certain degree of stress over the holidays, that stress can be greatly increased for those with unresolved trauma. Those caring in some way for them can benefit from a few tips on how to respond in trauma-informed ways to those who have been trauma-impacted. Because stress levels are increased during […]
The Christmas Blues
Helping those experiencing loss during the holidays. For those who celebrate Christmas the week prior includes much anticipation of what is ahead. Usually there are family visits, travel, gift-giving, social events, meals, church gatherings…just to name a few. Then there is the sheer busyness of shopping, wrapping and preparing homes and meals for all that […]
Fentanyl is the Deadliest Drug in America
The number of total drug overdoses jumped 54% each year between 2011 and 2016. In 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths. The United States Center for Disease Control has announced the research that shows that Fentanyl is the most commonly used drugs in drug overdoses. They also announced that there were over 63,000 deaths […]
Trauma Arrogance
Are We Becoming Trauma Arrogant? As I have observed and interacted with many people who are students of trauma, even some who are considered experts in the science of trauma, I have noticed a phenomenon that seems to sometimes occur when people begin to have clarity about the key principles of trauma. The more trauma […]
A Holiday Wish for Children of an Incarcerated Parent
Over 2.7 million children have a parent who is incarcerated over the holiday season. For these children there is an empty hole in their lives. Often our systems do not realize that these children are impacted so severely. Imagine their holiday memories during these times. I believe that if we are to provide care and […]
Trauma Informed Justice Systems
The idea of trauma-informed justice systems is an idea that is just beginning to emerge. One of the most utilized and growing systems in America is our Justice System. It is a place where crimes are prosecuted, legal matters are resolved, treatment is authorized, consequences are given to offenders and justice is administered. It is […]
Trauma Ignites Stress Hormones
The impact on the body of unresolved, significant trauma. Most of us can think about a time when we were startled, frightened, felt threatened or put in a place of high stress. In these moments, our bodies take over and our heart rate usually surges. We feel this wave of energy streaming through our bodies […]
New Lakeside Training Landing Page
Our new landing page addresses trauma training. Websites are always a work in progress. It is often difficult to keep up with the current trends in social media and to keep information updated. But recently, we felt it was time to launch a new training site that represents all that Lakeside provides to professionals who […]
How to Talk to Kids about Shootings
Parents need strategies to have these talks with kids. Quite honestly the number of recent shootings has been alarming to me. In Philadelphia news I heard a story where children are decorating their home for Christmas and bullets pierced the walls of their house leaving bullet holes. We witness teenagers being shot randomly. Of course, […]
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