Crisis & Trauma
Blog
April 12, 2018
Heather Wegner Let’s spend a few minutes talking about the effects of trauma on the brains of children. Many of us know that our experiences shape […]
January 17, 2018
Heather Wegner Winter. For some, winter is a time of ice fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and drinking hot chocolate by the fire. Some enjoy ice skating, playing […]
June 4, 2016
James Mattek “It’s a scary world out there.” I’ve heard comments like this repeatedly since the Paris terrorist attacks and the other recent terrorist attacks worldwide. […]
January 4, 2016
The 2014 movie American Sniper told the story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle—and brought post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) into the national spotlight. Soldier’s heart. Shell shock. Combat fatigue. Beginning […]
December 7, 2015
John D. Schuetze Lorraine* had suffered in silence for decades. Finally she found the courage to tell someone. She confided to her counselor that when she […]
July 6, 2015
By Sheryl Cowling When confronted by an unexpected crisis that involves tragic violence, individuals will respond in their own unique ways given their personality and prior […]
April 27, 2015
Brandon Hayes “All gave some; some gave all.” This phrase has been used to describe the sacrifice given by the men and women of the armed forces. […]