What Is Generational Trauma? Generational trauma is the passing down of emotional pain, stress, and unhealthy coping mechanisms from one generation to the next. It isn't just about one person's experiences—it ripples through families, shaping how people communicate, parent, and respond to challenges. These patterns...
[caption id="attachment_4591" align="alignnone" width="300"] A few years ago, I was the mental health provider for an excellent middle school. I loved working there because the staff cared about the students and did a lot to make sure we met their needs on every level. The...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapeutic protocol used in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma. It has been widely praised in the United States and is currently used by agencies such as the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for...
No one is ever prepared for a tragedy. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people. When people do experience a distressing or life-threatening event, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or terrorist attack, they often...