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 ? […]
What does healing really mean, in a world where capitalism rules all?
Written by Iman Homsi When trying to navigate your healing journey, it feels like life gets in the way. It varies for most people, but a huge majority of the […]
Effects of Psychological Abuse
Written by Robert D. Brown, Ed.D. My mother was a single parent with two young children, and for the most part, I had a healthy childhood. I was healthy and […]
Embracing Adulthood: Five Heartfelt Tips for Your 20s Journey
Written by Stephanie Lezama I’ve been doing some deep reflection on what it means to navigate adulthood, especially as someone raised in an immigrant household. It’s funny how at 27, […]
My Journey with Trauma-Informed Care for Sexual Assault Survivors
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT As a sexual assault survivor, part of my healing journey was providing support to other survivors. When I started my undergraduate at UC […]
Healing through Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
Written by Logan In the constant bustle of Los Angeles, practicing mindfulness—the art of focused attention—can seem impossible. But it may be more attainable than you may think, as our […]
Mindfulness Moments
Written by Kiana Mannani Growing up in my strict Middle Eastern household, there was no time for any mindfulness practices or self care. It was just go to school, get […]
Media-Induced Trauma
Written by Robert D. Brown, Ed.D. Just recently, I came across a terrible news headline. Less than three weeks into the new year 2024, and there have already been three […]