How is Psychological Trauma Linked to Chronic Pain?
This article takes a look at the link between trauma and chronic pain. Discussion of types of trauma and the effects of trauma are...
How to Support Veterans With Loving Conversations
The do's and don'ts of talking with veterans about military experiences. Over the past 15 years, in my role as a clinical psychologist at...
Pandemic Psychology
Overcoming the fight, flight, or freeze response in relation to the pandemic. A number of years ago, I read two fascinating books written...
Dealing with Childhood Trauma in Adult Therapy
Addressing the trauma-trouble link in therapy. While the notion that early trauma may be linked to psychological and behavioral problems...
Memorial Day can trigger PTSD for many veterans — here are signs to look for
Holidays can be tricky. Some people may think of them as a time to get together with family and friends. Some may be happy about a chance...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Mental Health is More Important Than Ever
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With the current global pandemic, experts around the world worry that we might face another crisis...
9 Signs You Have Unhealed Trauma
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress from a situation that exceeds one's ability to cope, such as the death of...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is important that we know, and fully understand, the concept of consent. Click the link below...
What Happens to the Survivors?
Long-term outcomes for survivors of mass shootings are improved with the help of community connections and continuing access to mental...
Making Sense of Trauma
When a person endures childhood trauma, the experience can have a ripple effect on their mental and physical health throughout their...
