8 Ways to Get Through a Tough Day During Trauma Recovery
July 21, 2021
When you’re healing from trauma, it’s normal to have tough days, in which you don’t feel your best. You may not have the energy to get out of bed, you
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The Traumatic Effects of Coming Out as LGBTQ+ to Unsupportive Friends & Family
June 28, 2021
Coming out as LGBTQ+ can oftentimes trigger an onset of emotions. For many, opening up about one’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity can bring feelings of relief, freedom and celebration.
5 Ways to Support a Veteran with PTSD
May 29, 2021
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a commonality in active duty servicemen and veterans in the United States. In fact, about 500,000 U.S. troops who have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan
How to Help a Survivor of Sexual Assault
April 30, 2021
Most survivors of sexual assault disclose their assault to at least one other person. On average, there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each
The Traumatic Effects of COVID-19 & the Pandemic
April 19, 2021
As the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown passes, people continue to experience grief in more ways than one. The death of loved ones, stress from sudden job loss and
5 Signs of Trauma You May Not Know About
March 9, 2021
People who have unprocessed trauma often report having commonly known symptoms, such as intrusive thoughts of the event(s), mood swings, loss of memory and more. However, some people may
What is the Trauma Symptom of Avoidance?
February 24, 2021
Avoidance is a typical trauma response. It is a coping mechanism that you may use to reduce the adverse effects of trauma, such as distressing thoughts and feelings. It is
What Are Grounding Exercises?
February 10, 2021
Grounding exercises are practices that can help you manage your trauma symptoms when they occur. To feel grounded is to feel centered. These strategies are good to use when you
Intergenerational Trauma and Racial Trauma
February 1, 2021
Black History Month is a celebration of Black people and Black people’s achievements, and a time for recognizing Black people’s central role in the history of the United States. During
New Year’s Resolutions for Healing from Trauma
January 15, 2021
2020 is finally over, and 2021 is already off to a crazy start, but with a new year comes a new opportunity to focus on healing and overcoming your trauma.
An Interview with Dr. David Yusko
December 17, 2020
Dr. David Yusko is a nationally recognized expert in Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) for PTSD. Dr. Yusko is also an expert in anxiety disorders with particular expertise in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Overcoming Trauma from Sexual Abuse in Boys
September 6, 2020
There is substantial evidence that rape and sexual assault against women are major problems in the United States and are highly likely to cause PTSD. Unfortunately, less research exists about