Siobahn Kaufman, a graduate of the Breda University of Applied Sciences and a resident of the Netherlands, is an emerging painter known for her Dark…
Every year, an estimated 4.3 million girls worldwide are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM is the removal of external female genitalia…
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Besser van der Kolk is a popular book about the…
According to the Geneva Academy, there are more than 114 ongoing armed conflicts across the globe. Many associate armed conflict with physical danger and death,…
Aging is accompanied by a great many challenges. New research highlights a crucial connection between mental and physical well-being. It demonstrates how addressing trauma can…
WARNING: This content includes spoilers for Part II of the video game and any subsequent seasons of the HBO television show. In Part I of…
“Things went poorly for this newborn with a complex congenital anomaly, and I felt entirely responsible due to my decision,” says Steven Stylianos, Professor and…
In 2013, 194 countries adopted the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020. This plan acknowledged the growing burden of mental health…
A poem from Iris Rose’s book fragile feelings delves into some of the complex emotions that arises from experiencing a traumatic event. “My trauma did…
“Ginny and Georgia” is a popular movie series on Netflix that explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and intergenerational trauma, while also shedding light on…
On May 22nd 2017, singer and actress Ariana Grande was on her Dangerous Woman World Tour, performing in the city of Manchester. With 14,200 fans…
“The Haunting of Hill House,” a television show by Mike Flannigan that is based on the novel by Shirley Jackson, is a masterpiece of psychological…
“While most places your mind saves JPEGs, mine has text files instead.” This is how Mike (name changed for anonymity) describes living with complete aphantasia….
Many individuals in helping roles, whether in their professional career or personal lives, often find themselves in a constant state of caring for and supporting…
“When you start avoiding your emotions, you start avoiding a lot of life,” says Taher Chugh, a general practitioner psychotherapist and director of the Toronto…
My Dark Vanessa is a powerful portrayal of the complexities experienced by individuals who have suffered sexual abuse, presenting a nonconformist perspective on trauma that…
Whether knowingly or unknowingly trauma is something that we have all come in contact with. Maybe personally, through a family member or friend, or perhaps…
During the time when research and initial discourse on trauma was gaining traction within psychology, professionals in the field held that trauma was uncommon and…
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions globally. However, conventional trauma treatments sometimes pose challenges in terms of accessibility and time considerations. Written Exposure therapy (WET)…
Imagine an approach to trauma work that follows a subtle symphony of sensations in the face, head, and neck. This is the fascinating world of…
