“Trauma is a story waiting to be heard.” Ginny Witte We all go through seasons where life seems overwhelming, and most people don’t realize how much journaling helps us cope with these phases. Life’s journey will take you down many winding roads, and on your...
Are you the type of person who loves a leisurely stroll through the woods? Today I have a special photoblog for you: a meditative journey and a contemplative view of nature in the hills of the Carolinas. A few years ago I was taking part in a course related to trauma...
Fall has come. Every year the change of seasons happens so gradually that it’s hard to notice the transition. One morning you open your eyes and the world outside looks completely different. The pinks, whites, and reds are gone, and the skies are bursting with...
If you experience trauma, a trigger can sometimes feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. The change can come unexpectedly and leave you floundering as you try to get back up, only to have the rug pulled out again. Some people feel like their insides are...
KEY POINTS Taking care of our mental health needs to be a priority Mental health care requires being aware, grounded, and regulated Sometimes we need to pull back and take care of ourselves Support helps During the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles...
In order to help children with their behavior, we first must help them calm down. This brings the ‘thinking brain’ back online. Secondly, we need to give students ‘tools.’ These tools are skills they can practice prior to stressful moments to help prevent a meltdown,...
