In the chaotic dance of life and amidst the tumultuous waves of trauma, people often lose sight of certain parts of themselves and sink into…
[trigger warning: talk of war and PTSD] Melissa Walker shares the powerful story of military members and the horrors they go through while in battle,…
In the world of art, paintings often serve as powerful mediums for expressing complex emotions, experiences, and narratives. One such painting that captivates the essence…
This art piece was created by Kim Noble who is a mother, artist, and author who has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Through her thought provoking…
French artist Paul Gaugin (1848 – 1903) made a series of paintings called Human Misery during the time he shared in Arles, South of France,…
Kevin Dooley is an artist that specializes in photography and has been publishing images on Flickr for many years. His pieces range from fun images…
Mitchell Rockert was a brilliant artist, musician, son, brother, cousin, and friend, and he struggled for many years with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a disorder in…
“Self portrait of the silence I have endured. Six years ago trauma PTSD Followed by sexual, physical mental emotional domestic violence spousal abuse, by a…
Édouard Manet is a renowned French artist of the 19th century. He challenged artistic conventions and embraced subjects that were often controversial or unconventional. His…
Art has long been used as a form of expression, often giving a peek into the artist’s deepest thoughts and feelings. The benefits from this…
“A mandala, or “wheel of life” is used for ritual ceremonies. It has a geometric pattern that’s depicting the cosmos. A Mandala symbolizes the quest…
In today’s episode, Trauma report writer Emma Puric speaks with Elma Linz Kanefield, a renowned performer, psychotherapist and life-coach who founded The Juilliard School’s Counselling…
While grief is something everyone experiences in life, it is often associated with the death of someone close to you. Perhaps this is a family…
Lauren Rudolph is committed to helping people improve their wellbeing through holistic health approaches, poetry, and art. Lauren’s art focuses on mental health, emotions, and…
Kent Monkman, born in 1965. is part of the Fisher River Cree Nation but now resides in the Dish with One Spoon Territory, also known…
The passage of time is constant and this is something that can be anxiety inducing or reassuring to some. The knowledge that time will go…
Vancouver artists Janet Ford shares her experience with bulimia and bipolar disorder through her artwork. Her piece “Who Cares” displays the ‘who cares’ mentality experienced…
Gustav Klimt’s famous 1905 mural “The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze” depicts a twisting tree that seemingly branches out into the world, connecting with all other…
Home life is very important for a child’s development. When a child comes from a broken home, they often face mental health challenges too. The…
When I was a child, my grandfather’s tattoos were associated with his time in the military. Now, not a day goes by without seeing someone…
