Trauma has emerged as an important public health concern because it has long-term adverse effects upon physical and mental health. Trauma contributes to chronic health and behavioral health conditions ...

The Center on Trauma and Adversity, led by faculty co-chairs Drs. Jennifer King and Megan Holmes, has developed a Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice. The certificate is intended to ...

Years ago, before I became an educator, I took a contemporary Native American studies course as one of my first college classes. For the final research assignment, I choose to explore the ...

This post was written by Jana Wu, LCSW. A recent CDC study revealed that from 2017 to 2021, the number of teen girls in the United States who experienced sexual violence increased by 20 percent. On ...

What is trauma-informed design, and why is it important? Trauma-informed design is about integrating the principles of trauma-informed care into design with the goal of creating physical spaces that ...

As a health equity diversity and inclusion consultant, I advocate for a trauma-informed approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training and work. A trauma-informed approach can help create ...

Carol J. Geffner, president of Geffner Group, LLC, is a sought-after coach, consultant, and author of Building a New Leadership Ladder. In today's business environment, leaders face unprecedented ...

A Christian counselor on how Scripture keeps score—and the help we find beyond its pages. People used to avoid discussing their trauma, eager not to reopen old wounds or expose their vulnerabilities.

How can addressing past trauma help people in their present lives? To care for a person or a patient in the present, you need to understand what has happened in their past. This is the main principle ...