In the journey of healing from trauma, the power of storytelling is often underestimated. Yet, within the realm of mental health counseling, narrative trauma therapy stands as a profound method for fostering healing and resilience. By harnessing the narrative of one's...
The Power of Community in Trauma Survivorship
Community care at the micro level:
- Saying hello to a neighbor
- Meal prepping/cooking with a loved one
- Texting a friend
- Carpooling with a friend or colleague
- Checking in with your loved ones
Community care at the macro level:
- Participating in a community garden
- Community clothing swaps
- Group therapy spaces for processing and healing
- Volunteering for a cause you care about
- Community book clubs
- Participating in social activism
From Pain to Power: The Narrative Trauma Therapy Experience
Empowering the Self: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy
Understanding the Internal Family Systems Model Developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s, Internal Family Systems Therapy draws on a unique perspective that views the human psyche as a family system. Just as a family consists of different members with...
The 12 Best Mental Health Apps
Modern technology can be an amazing supplement to professional counseling. Check out these 12 Apps that come recommended for recovery from depression, eating disorders, PTSD, insomnia, and anxiety. DEPRESSION RECOVERY APPS 1. TalkLife (online support tool)...
When to Worry: Recognizing Signs of Trauma in Your Loved Ones
Over the past several years, there have been numerous traumatic events making news all across the country. From incidents of mass violence to devastating natural disasters, hundreds of thousands of Americans have experienced or witnessed a disastrous or...
You Are Not Alone: Finding Support as a Male Sexual Abuse Survivor
On an almost daily basis we hear stories of female sexual harassment and abuse in the media. Sadly, male sexual abuse is fairly common, but the issue is under-reported by the media and society in general.One US-based study found that 1 in 6 boys experience...