So how can you ground yourself in trauma-informed principles when having difficult conversations? Remember the five principles of being trauma-informed: Safety, Choice, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, ...

Enduring suffering can be a transformative journey that builds both wealth and resilience. Author Aminatta Forna, in her 2022 ...

This post is in response to C-PTSD: What Is Complex PTSD? By Shauna H Springer Ph.D. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is often characterized by a pervasive and frequently debilitating ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

From political polarization and violence to global instability and environmental anxiety, the world is experiencing increasing collective trauma. What was once considered a niche skill set, ...

Extensive research has shown that developing self-compassion leads to an increase in happiness, wisdom, curiosity, connectedness, and emotional resilience; Self-compassion contributes to the ability ...