Let’s Talk More About Post-Traumatic Growth
Written by Robert D. Brown, Ed.D. (Photo by David Alberto Carmona Coto) Trauma is common and pervasive nationwide. Research shows that more than two-thirds of people reported at least one […]
Why I stayed and Why I left
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Trigger Warning:This post discusses domestic violence. If activated, TILA recommends incorporating healing practices such as moving, walking, running, pushing against a wall, connecting […]
Why did years of “traditional talk therapy” not help my trauma
Written by Briana Perlson, LCSW Many clients come to me having tried “traditional talk therapy” and finding it not helpful in resolving their trauma. As a holistic and somatically focused […]
Mental Health Break From Social Media
Written by Kiana Being active on social media has its pros and cons. Yes, you can share your experiences, connect with friends and family, and scroll through items that bring […]
The Relationship Between Men and Violence
Written by Robert D. Brown, Ed.D. (This blog post is an adaptation of a chapter in Dr. Brown’s book Joker to King.) Each semester in my college composition course, when […]
The Multiple Layers of Sexual Assault
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Trigger Warning: This post discusses sexual trauma. If activated, TILA recommends incorporating healing practices such as moving, walking, running, pushing against a wall, […]
Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace: Essential for Modern Management
Written by Logan Juliano, PhD Between January of 2023 and April 2024, over 100,000 Californians have been laid off from work.1 This number fails to include “forced” layoffs, such as […]
My Forever Grief
Written by Kiana After losing my father to a tragic accident a few years ago, my life has forever been changed. Losing a big chunk of your heart may never […]
Believe All Women
Trigger Warning: This post discusses multiple forms of trauma including graphic descriptions of sexual trauma, physical trauma, emotional trauma. If activated, TILA recommends incorporating healing practices such as moving, walking, […]
Poem
Are you cold? Do you have something to eat? Did you shower? Are you dressed? Did he touch you? Are you together ? Are you crying? Are you injured ? […]