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An Israeli bomb took a teen's arm in Gaza. She's healing with a family in Philadelphia

Tasneem Abbas, a Gaza survivor, receives a prosthetic arm in the US after a traumatic injury from a bomb.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

How an Israeli community helped its children heal from trauma after the Oct. 7 attack

1 day ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Kyiv's League of the Mighty: how amputee football supports Ukraine's survivors

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Rising Ground Opens Trauma Recovery and Family Enrichment Centers in East Flatbush

Rising Ground opens a new Trauma Recovery Center and Family Enrichment Center in East Flatbush to support families and children.

NYC parents

An Israeli bomb took a teen's arm in Gaza. She's healing with a family in Philadelphia

Tasneem Abbas, a Gaza survivor, receives a prosthetic arm in the US after a traumatic injury from a bomb.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

How an Israeli community helped its children heal from trauma after the Oct. 7 attack

1 day ago

Russo-Ukrainian War

Kyiv's League of the Mighty: how amputee football supports Ukraine's survivors

more#community-support

Why "Forgive and Forget" Is Bad Advice for Trauma Survivors

Forgiveness requires memory; it's not about forgetting.

Living a Meaningful Life After Complex Trauma

C-PTSD significantly alters emotional health and relationships, complicating recovery.

Effective therapies like DBT and EMDR are critical for emotional regulation in C-PTSD recovery.

Building trust through attachment-based therapy is essential for improved social functioning.

UK news

fromIndependent

2 weeks ago

'My body had been violated and then a court ordered the violation of my mind. I'm still not over that'

Therapist notes can impact court cases, adding complexity to trauma recovery for survivors.

Forgiveness is not beneficial for everyone | Letters

Forgiveness may not be beneficial for everyone, especially trauma survivors, and should not be seen as a universal solution for healing.

3 weeks ago

Welcoming Joy in Times of Uncertainty and Stress

Moments of joy are critical for mental and physical well-being, even during stressful times.

Writing

fromwww.nytimes.com

7 months ago

What Happens When Artists Start Going to Therapy?

Thomas Houseago transformed his artistic style from dark, trauma-inspired sculptures to healing representations of his emotional journey after confronting childhood abuse.

Relationships

Why "Forgive and Forget" Is Bad Advice for Trauma Survivors

Forgiveness requires memory; it's not about forgetting.

Living a Meaningful Life After Complex Trauma

C-PTSD significantly alters emotional health and relationships, complicating recovery.

Effective therapies like DBT and EMDR are critical for emotional regulation in C-PTSD recovery.

Building trust through attachment-based therapy is essential for improved social functioning.

UK news

fromIndependent

2 weeks ago

'My body had been violated and then a court ordered the violation of my mind. I'm still not over that'

Therapist notes can impact court cases, adding complexity to trauma recovery for survivors.

Forgiveness is not beneficial for everyone | Letters

Forgiveness may not be beneficial for everyone, especially trauma survivors, and should not be seen as a universal solution for healing.

3 weeks ago

Welcoming Joy in Times of Uncertainty and Stress

Moments of joy are critical for mental and physical well-being, even during stressful times.

Writing

fromwww.nytimes.com

7 months ago

What Happens When Artists Start Going to Therapy?

Thomas Houseago transformed his artistic style from dark, trauma-inspired sculptures to healing representations of his emotional journey after confronting childhood abuse.

more#mental-health

fromVulture

2 weeks ago

Doctor Who Recap: Pod Complex

Ruby's struggle highlights the lasting effects of trauma, making her journey towards healing both personal and complicated. This dilemma adds depth to her character.

UK news

How to Heal From Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse impacts emotional and physical health, leaving lasting scars.

Jungian depth psychology reveals the internalized abuse narratives of survivors and helps identify triggers.

Survivors of Complex Trauma and Coping With Ambiguity

Personal meaning can be restored after early trauma.

Complex trauma results in difficulties coping with ambiguity.

SF parents

fromMiami Herald

'We owe our children better.' Parkland survivors traumatized again by FSU shooting

The recent shooting at Florida State University has revived traumatic memories for families affected by the 2018 Parkland shooting.

#personal-growth

SF LGBT

fromIrish Independent

Olympian Jack Woolley gets engaged hours after Dancing with the Stars final

Woolley celebrates engagement while embracing his identity after overcoming personal trauma and building confidence through dance.

When Moving Away Helps Us Heal

Physical distance is crucial for emotional healing from trauma.

Safety is a prerequisite for trauma recovery.

Leaving harmful environments can facilitate personal growth.

SF LGBT

fromIrish Independent

Olympian Jack Woolley gets engaged hours after Dancing with the Stars final

Woolley celebrates engagement while embracing his identity after overcoming personal trauma and building confidence through dance.

When Moving Away Helps Us Heal

Physical distance is crucial for emotional healing from trauma.

Safety is a prerequisite for trauma recovery.

Leaving harmful environments can facilitate personal growth.

Boxer helps women rebuild their lives after abuse

Lesley Sackey empowers women who experienced domestic abuse by teaching them boxing skills and helping them rebuild their lives.

Adults Are Recalling The Childhood Experiences They Believed To Be "Normal" When, In Fact, They Weren't

Many children grow up anticipating their parent's mood before interacting, impacting their emotional development.

Miscellaneous

Letter to Los Angeles from another disaster zone

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

Adults Are Recalling The Childhood Experiences They Believed To Be "Normal" When, In Fact, They Weren't

Many children grow up anticipating their parent's mood before interacting, impacting their emotional development.

Miscellaneous

Letter to Los Angeles from another disaster zone

more#emotional-impact

#community-response

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

'Tone deaf.' Call for volunteers to clean park in fire zone faces pushback in Altadena

Residents of Altadena find the park reopening initiative insensitive post-Eaton fire devastation.

fromMission Local

Black Lives Matter

Woman slammed into wall by SFPD cop in jaywalking stop says she fears leaving her home

Christiana Porter continues to struggle with trauma after a violent encounter with police during a jaywalking stop, impacting her daily life significantly.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

'Tone deaf.' Call for volunteers to clean park in fire zone faces pushback in Altadena

Residents of Altadena find the park reopening initiative insensitive post-Eaton fire devastation.

Black Lives Matter

fromMission Local

Woman slammed into wall by SFPD cop in jaywalking stop says she fears leaving her home

Christiana Porter continues to struggle with trauma after a violent encounter with police during a jaywalking stop, impacting her daily life significantly.

more#community-response

Parenting

The Harmful Myth of Holding Time

Holding time is a discredited practice harmful to vulnerable children.

Forced physical closeness retramatizes rather than helps children.

Attachment should be formed through safety and autonomy, not coercion.

Fundraising

UK child sexual abuse survivors take standup comedy courses

Standup comedy aids trauma recovery for survivors of child sexual abuse in the UK, enabling empowerment and humor in their healing process.

Women in technology

fromAbove the Law

A Lawyer's Quest To Help Victims Of Abuse - Above the Law

Alreen Haeggquist's journey illustrates how personal trauma can drive a powerful legal career advocating for survivors.

3 months ago

How Shame Obstructs Forgiveness in Trauma Recovery

"I can't forgive him. I've tried for years, but I just can't," said Craig, referring to his father, who neglected him throughout his childhood. "I know it's because I'm a bad person. Good people forgive, and bad people don't."

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