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How does trauma affect motivation?

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

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...

World Autism Awareness Day

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 | 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.

Breathless in Unsettle

Breathless in Unsettle

Trauma, toxic stress, or history of adversity routinely positions the body and brain to be “triggered.” That is, the “now” moment is being interrupted by the “then” moment, or moments. The inability or the limited range for the individual to make the distinction...

Loving Them Is Not Enough Review

Loving Them Is Not Enough Review

I recently watched Loving Them Is Not Enough, a three part video series led by Crystal Krueger, LMFT, CCTS-F that is aimed at helping foster parents to care for children that have been through trauma. While this series may have been designed for foster parents though,...

Creating A Relaxing Environment At Home

Creating A Relaxing Environment At Home

Creating A Relaxing Environment At Home The world is a hard place to live in these days. Your home should be your sanctuary from the world, but it can be hard to make it feel that way when you are struggling to deal with your own mental health and trauma. However,...

Gratitude: Life Tool, not Life Rule

Gratitude: Life Tool, not Life Rule

This weekend I went to my 20th high school reunion. While chatting I observed 2 very obviously close friends, who hadn't seen each other in a long time, engage in a very tragic and beautiful argument. It was heated, with tears, and pointed fingers. Their passion was...

Is It Ever Easy?

Is It Ever Easy?

Is parenting hard? I mean, is it hard work? My experience has taught me to not overlook the obvious question; and intentionally ignoring it does not make it go away. Here is the truth about parenting. Every child is worthwhile and every child comes with hard parts. It...

When Anxiety Continues After Baby is Home from the NICU

When Anxiety Continues After Baby is Home from the NICU

Experiencing the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Having a child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be scary for many parents.  Seeing your child hooked up to monitors, IVs and leads, not knowing what is going to happen to your baby or how you can help,...

What Is Forward-Facing® Anyway?

What Is Forward-Facing® Anyway?

What comes up when you hear the term “Forward-Facing®”? A quick Google search shows us that the most common perception of “forward-facing” is an option for installing a car seat.  But Forward-Facing® is different; it is both a concept and a way of life that is...

DBT Skills for Trauma and Attachment Starved Clients

DBT Skills for Trauma and Attachment Starved Clients

Dejaye Botkin is joining our team at Arizona Trauma Institute and Trauma Institute International teaching a course called DBT Skills for Trauma and Attachment Starved Clients. Over the past 20 years working in the field of co-occurring disorders, Dejaye has recognized...

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