Gardening’s Unique Potential for Healing Trauma
June 23, 2013
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There is a good chance that you either are a gardener, you live with one or you know one. As such, you know that whether
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The Ohio Kidnapping Case:The Moral Injury of Witnessing Atrocity
May 16, 2013
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In the past two weeks it has been difficult to be anywhere without reading or hearing about the Ohio Kidnapping, 10 year captivity, sexual abuse,
Surviving and Succeeding in Face of Uncertainty: Six Strategies
April 30, 2013
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Events like Covid-19, presidential elections and civil unrest assault us with the uncertainties of life. Such events undermine our necessary denial that life is predictable,
Understanding Anger in the Aftermath of Trauma and Disaster
January 22, 2013
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“Is Anyone Else Angry?” Trauma theorists tell us that while traumatic events are in themselves physically and emotionally assaultive, it is often the emotions suffered
Tattoos After Trauma-Do They Have Healing Potential?
December 31, 2012
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Whether you have many tattoos or would never consider getting one, you may be surprised to learn that 40% of Americans between the ages 26-40
Finding The Way Home From War: A Promise and a Process
November 10, 2012
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The war in Iraq has officially ended and the president promises to bring the troops home from Afghanistan by the end of next year. For
Finding New Meaning In Life After Trauma:Three Guidelines
September 11, 2012
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This weekend the Wounded Warrior Project came to our town. Many had the opportunity to run the 4-mile race next to veterans and their families.
Recognizing and Understanding Depression After Trauma
August 9, 2012
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Disaster and trauma studies often focus on identifying the incidence of PTSD as the sequel to traumatic events. Early interventions with those affected after a
Does Hope Really Make a Difference? Scientific Findings
July 26, 2012
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Almost everyone has some experience with hope: We hope for the best. We hang on to hope. We despair when we lose hope. It would seem
The Denver Movie Shooting: A Dark Catastrophe
July 20, 2012
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The definition of catastrophe is an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering. The early morning shooting and killing of 12 people and