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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]