Leading with passion and a trauma-informed approach is a necessity in a world where experiences are getting more intense. In recent years, the world has been anything but stable. We’ve faced a ...
In the world of business, we often talk about disrupting industries and breaking cycles. Some nonprofit organizations are applying this mindset to one of society’s most pressing challenges: supporting ...
Maayan Aviv, CEO, American Friends of NATAL, is a nonprofit leader with 15+ years of experience, driving impact in mental health treatment. When trauma hits, it impacts all parts of an individual’s ...
Schools across North America are increasingly implementing policies and practices to reduce suspensions and expulsions. Yet the disproportionate application of school discipline for Black and ...
I had an experience during a routine medical screening that had me, a psychotherapist, reflect on the need to trauma-informed care in the medical field. Here are my thoughts.
Trauma fundamentally changes us. It’s not just a bad experience—it’s an overwhelming force that floods our system with more than we can handle. When I work with clients struggling with past wounds, I ...
In last week’s article, we discussed how traumatic moments often affect the brain/body in ways that become strongly patterned. Two critical conclusions were noted: First, the immediate response to ...