A person standing on sand
Written by Kiana Mannani The Power of Daily Walking: A Natural Remedy for AnxietyFor as long as I can remember, I have always been battling some kind of anxiety in […]
To or by?
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Trigger Warning: This post discusses multiple forms of trauma. If activated, TILA recommends incorporating healing practices such as moving, walking, running, pushing against […]
There’s no “big t” or “little t” in trauma
Written by Sam Lasky When I first heard the word trauma or PTSD, I thought it meant jumping at loud noises or having a panic attack in crowded places. The […]
The Healing Power of Storytelling: A Journey Through Brain and Heart
Written by Lena Hill We’ve all felt it—the magic of a good story. Whether it’s a gripping novel, a heartfelt conversation, or even our own memories shared with a friend, […]
Battles with my Body
Written by Kiana MannaniPhoto by i yunmai on Unsplash Ever since I was a child, I have been made aware I was overweight. My mom, aunts, cousins, school children, TV […]
A Therapeutic Framework for Racial Trauma
Written by Robert Daylin Brown, Ed.D. One area that is growing quickly in the field of trauma studies is the area of racial trauma. Although there is no official therapeutic […]
Being a green alien who came to earth
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT I’m a Japanese female, who grew up around the states. One of the things that is ingrained in my memory is when I […]
Reframing Trauma Language
Written by Lena Hill Trauma is a widespread experience, and the way we talk about it matters. While the traditional language of trauma emphasizes injury, suffering, and healing, this framing […]
I am an Immigrant!
Written by Lidia Vargas, MSW I came to the United States from Honduras two months shy of my fourteen birthday. It was a cultural shock, to say the least. A […]
To My Rescue
Written by Kiana Mannani This post discusses multiple forms of trauma including graphic descriptions of medical trauma and animal abuse. If activated, TILA recommends incorporating healing practices such as moving, […]