Trauma-informed care has become an evidence-based practice. Realizing the prevalence of trauma in the lives of those suffering from substance use disorder, it is relevant to use a universal lens to support participants involved in the criminal justice system. Gone are the days where there was a...
Trauma-informed care has become an evidence-based practice. Realizing the prevalence of trauma in the lives of those suffering from substance use disorder, it is relevant to use a universal lens to support participants involved in the criminal justice system. Gone are the days where there was a...
“Trauma-Informed Care” is a term that is typically used in medical and mental health fields, but can also be applied to social work, education, and really any other setting. This approach acknowledges the widespread impact and symptoms of trauma, while actively integrating knowledge about trauma...
Take this trauma quiz to uncover what kind of trauma you may have experienced. Unhealed trauma can lead to various issues, from decreased performance to chronic problems like insomnia. This "What Trauma Do I Have?" quiz is designed to help you explore your emotional well-being by identifying ...
James is riding to draw national attention to the need for “trauma-informed schools,” key to the movement for “Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)” in education, health, and all public systems. But what is Trauma-Informed Care, and what’s a trauma-informed school ? (Hint: all the pix in ...
Trauma and consent are interlinked because non-consensual behaviour – at an interpersonal, community or societal level – is one of the main forms of trauma. Non-consensual behaviours become more difficult to identify and protect yourself against when you have experienced trauma, and it's hard ...
Here’s a quick compendium of info, presented in the form of a loosely organized glossary of terms and concepts that every survivor and trauma therapist should know.
Naydeline Mejia is an assistant editor atWomen’s Health, where she covers sex, relationships, and lifestyle for WomensHealthMag.com and the print magazine. She is a proud graduate of Baruch College and has more than two years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content. When she’s...
A grief counselor or therapist can help you work through these intense emotions of grief in a safe and constructive setting. Tip #2 – Practice Self-Care The stress of a major loss can negatively affect your immune system, placing you at risk for illness. Now more than ever, it is impera...
“One thing that happens for a lot of people who experience trauma is they disassociate, so to be able to make the link between mind and body can be very powerful,” she explains to Allure. My Experience With Somatic Sex Education When I started my journey into somatic sex education, I ...