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,…
What is resilience? Life doesn't provide a roadmap, but everyone encounters challenges, from everyday struggles to more impactful events like the loss of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a severe illness. Each change brings a flood of thoughts,…
Trauma and low self-esteem often go hand in hand, particularly in relation to adverse experiences like abuse. The impact of traumatic events can distort a person's self-perception, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Here are some common deficits resulting from trauma:…
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