How to Support the Trauma Survivors in Your Life: What They Need (and What They Don’t)
Trauma can change everything. It can affect the way a person views the world, interacts with others, and even experiences daily life. If someone you love or care about has experienced trauma, you may feel unsure about how to support them without saying or doing the...
How Other People’s Trauma Can Affect You Too: Understanding and Coping with Secondary Trauma
As a trauma therapist, I understand that trauma doesn’t just impact those directly experiencing it; it can also deeply affect those around them. This phenomenon, known as secondary trauma or vicarious trauma, can occur when you hear about or witness another...
Rediscovering Self-Love: A Guide to Nurturing Yourself Post-Trauma
Rediscovering Self-Love: A Guide to Nurturing Yourself Post-Trauma By Dr. Mariella Lauriola Trauma has a way of shaking the foundations of self-perception. It can leave scars that affect the way we see ourselves, fostering self-doubt, shame, and a distorted sense of...
Navigating Immigration Trauma: Understanding Symptoms, and Healing Strategies
Navigating Immigration Trauma: Understanding Symptoms, and Healing Strategies By Dr. Mariella Lauriola Dear Reader, Embarking on a journey of migration is a courageous step filled with challenges that can deeply impact your emotional well-being. Immigration trauma is...
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