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Celebrating Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth by becoming more informed about bias and historical trauma. Becoming more trauma-informed will help to spread compassion for others and empower the work that remains to be done for racial justice and equity.
Why are so many people unmotivated?
We are all motivated by different things. Often people with complex or chronic trauma histories are frequently motivated to avoid negative thoughts, emotions, or consequences.
What about developmental trauma?
Developmental trauma is one of the most common forms of complex trauma. It has the tendency to complicate growth and emotional maturity.
How to Balance the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
When the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is out of balance, it can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes.
HEALING SHAME
You might feel shame because of something about your appearance, events related to your family, or even a lack of education. You might feel you’re not worthy somehow. Shame shows itself in many forms. But the one common thread is that shame makes you feel terrible about yourself. Is healing shame possible?
Irrational Beliefs
There are many influences that tend to be ignored systemically in the mental health culture.
Does Optimal Living Mean Existing in a State of Perfect Happiness and Health?
Trauma can have a profound and long-lasting impact on every facet of a person’s life.
CPTSD & The Inner Critic
The inner critic is a well-known concept in psychology, referring to the part of the psyche that judges and criticizes our behavior.
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is a trauma that knows no boundaries. It does not discriminate based on racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds.
How does trauma affect motivation?
Our understanding of motivation and motivation decision-making has long been based on an assumption. Many assume motivation is driven by task-related factors such as values, efficacy, and causality. However, in the presence of chronic or complex trauma, this misunderstanding must shift.
BOOK GROUP | April 2022
This month join me in reading, NO VISIBLE BRUISES: WHAT WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN KILL US by Rachel Louise Snyder SUMMARY In No Visible Bruises, journalist Rachel Louise Snyder frames this urgent and immersive account of the scale of domestic violence...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Child Abuse Prevention Month
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month - #SAAPM RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOUR ADVOCACY https://www.nsvrc.org/ https://www.rainn.org/ http://www.trynova.org/ ARIZONA TRAUMA INSTITUTE CLASSES TO ASSIST YOUR ADVOCACY Hit & Kiss: Attachment and Intimate Violence...
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is observed every April 2nd to increase awareness and spread understanding of autism. The aim is to improve the quality of life of people with autism. In honor of this day, we’re going to talk about the salutogenic perspective and how you can use this orientation to help autistic children thrive.
World Bipolar Day | March 30th
World Bipolar Day is about raising awareness of Bipolar Disorder and its symptoms. It is also important to understand the extent to which a trauma history may influence bipolar disorder and affect sufferers’ ability to cope with their symptoms and live fulfilling lives. If you’re interested in bipolar disorder or want to know more about how to care for people with this condition, read on for some insight into how trauma-informed care can help.
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