Post-Traumatic Growth
Psychology Today
Post-Traumatic Growth is the positive psychological change that some individuals experience after a life crisis or traumatic event. Post-traumatic growth doesn’t deny deep distress, but rather posits that adversity can unintentionally yield […]
Talking to Children About War
Provided by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network The recent tragic events in Israel has impacted many directly who have experienced a personal loss or by witnessing this type of violence trigger memories […]
Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma-Informed Care Implementation
By Christopher Menschner and Alexandra Maul, Center for Health Care Strategies Because of the potentially long-lasting negative impact of trauma on physical and mental health, ways to address patients’ history of trauma are […]
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
By The National Institute of Mental Health
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel […]
InBrief: Early Childhood Mental Health
Published by The Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University The science of child development shows that the foundation for sound mental health is built early in life, as early experiences—which include children’s […]
At the Intersection of Autism and Trauma
By Lauren Gravitz
Having autism can sometimes mean enduring a litany of traumatic events, starting from a young age. “We know that about 70 percent of kids with autism will have a comorbid […]