Taking Care of Yourself Limit Media and Social Media Exposure Following incidents of mass violence, media and social media coverage can be overwhelming. While it might be tempting to remain constantly connected, this can lead to increased anxiety. Aim to…
Incidents of mass violence, which result in numerous injuries and fatalities, have a profound impact on the entire community. Dealing with the aftermath can be incredibly stressful. You or your friends may have suffered physical injuries, experienced anxiety about the…
When frightening events occur or our lives are turned upside down, it can be difficult to find our footing and determine how to best support ourselves and our children. The way we organize our surroundings, whether at home or in…
When a mass violence incident (MVI) takes place, it inflicts devastating and harmful effects on various individuals and groups, such as victims (including those physically or psychologically affected, and their families), witnesses, first responders, media personnel, community leaders, and residents…
Have you ever been so paralyzed by fear that you simply dissociated from it all? Nearly everyone knows about the fight or flight response, where you react to a threat to your survival. However, there's also the lesser-known fight-flight-freeze response.…
Helpful tips for starting a conversation and understanding what’s going on in the lives of your children and teens. As parents and educators, you play a crucial role in supporting children and teenagers as their first line of help. Establishing…
In recent years, we have faced various collective traumas such as a pandemic, economic challenges, violence, racism, discrimination, religious intolerance, and policy changes affecting specific groups. Additionally, there have been numerous stressors like juggling work and parental responsibilities and handling…
Trauma triggers emotions, and if these emotions are not dealt with when the trauma happens, they can remain trapped in our minds and bodies. Instead of resolving the initial injury, the trauma lingers in our body as unconscious energy, impacting…
“Debbie is the reason my daughter and I go to the Center for Healing. From our initial meeting to our most recent session, Debbie has always been not just a therapist but someone my daughter and I feel so comfortable…
Most individuals are likely to encounter a distressing event at some stage in their lives, such as a car accident, a natural calamity, a medical emergency, a fire, or instances of trauma stemming from assault, abuse, combat, or robbery. Furthermore,…