Trauma
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The ripple effect of trauma from gun violence
December 8, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Coni Sanders, LPC
Imagine each mass shooting as the epicenter of an earthquake. Even indirect exposure to this kind of trauma can leave whole communities in need of support.
The internal threat of medical trauma
November 10, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sacha McBain, PhD
Trauma in a medical setting is not new, but experts have only recently begun to study the long-term impact it can have on our mental and physical health.
Trauma from bullying and cyberbullying
October 6, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Janine Oliver, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Bullying may look different today, but it can still happen to anyone—and it can change the way our brains work. Learn what to watch out for and how to help.
At Give an Hour, therapists extend their reach to veterans in need
September 14, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker
Since its founding in 2005, the Give an Hour organization has created a nationwide network of nearly 7,000 social workers, psychotherapists, psychiatrists...
Caring for yourself when your job is caring for others
September 13, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Mental health professionals help people in crisis and provide emotional support at home. What happens when their own mental health hangs in the balance?
Betrayal trauma: What it is and how to heal
August 24, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jennifer Freyd, PhD
Betrayal trauma occurs when someone’s trust is violated by a person or institution they depend on. Learn more about symptoms, risks, and treatment options.
When your religion rejects you, what comes next?
August 3, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Margaret Conley, LCSW, MDiv
Healing from religious trauma can be especially hard for LGBTQIA+ people, who may also face family rejection. But a new path is possible, says Margaret Conley.
Fear: What it is and how to manage it
July 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Fear is a common, natural emotion that helps keep us safe, but having too much can make it hard to function. Find out how to recognize and manage your fears.