by Valerie | Mar 7, 2025 | Guest Interviews
Episode #342: Scotty Aemis I was honored to be a guest on Dana’s podcast, where we had a powerful conversation about childhood trauma and the importance of creating safe, supportive environments for healing. This conversation was especially meaningful to me because it...
by Valerie | Feb 28, 2025 | Parent Resources
How to Prepare Children with Trauma for Graduation Season Graduation marks a significant change in life and that can come with some big emotions for students and their families. As graduation season draws near, many are excited to celebrate their accomplishments. But...
by Valerie | Feb 25, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, School Resources
8 Benefits of Being a Trauma-Informed Organization Typically, places that provide care and support, such as healthcare organizations, are accustomed to adopting a trauma-informed ideology. And while some schools have adopted trauma-informed care, there are many that...
by Valerie | Feb 11, 2025 | Childhood Trauma
The Negative Consequences of Trauma-Induced Hypervigilance Plus Ways to Heal from Trauma The brain is designed to be aware of potential dangers in your surroundings. While it helped early humans survive, our brains aren’t meant to be in this excited, sensitive state...
by Valerie | Jan 28, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, School Resources
How to Break the Cycle of Trauma and Bullying Experiencing trauma alters the brain, shifting the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Bullying can also have lasting impacts on everyone involved. But it goes deeper than just the surface level behaviors and effects....