Category Archives: Mental Health

Throwback Thursday: Survivors of Suicide Loss

November 21, 2015 is this year’s Annual National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention(AFSP) states: National Survivors of Suicide Day is a day of healing for those who have lost someone to suicide. It was … Continue reading

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TBT: Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the prevalence and cost of domestic violence, the need for prevention, and the services that are available to victims and their families. See examples of various Domestic Violence … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday: Being Still

Happy Monday! How can you bring mindfulness to the start of your week?  I invite you to practice mindfulness as you consider the following:

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Mindful Monday: Work in Progress

Welcome back to Mindful Mondays! As Treating Trauma has developed over the years, I’ve come to appreciate what an important role mindfulness can play in trauma therapy and in all our lives. Finding a way, even for a moment, to be present … Continue reading

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#TBT: Thanksgiving and Gratitude

As the winter holiday season approaches I want to share with you some holiday coping themed posts from years past. Holidays are often high stress times for trauma survivors, or anyone who has a complicated relationship with family of origin! … Continue reading

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