by Sofia Aziz | Sep 17, 2024 | Healing, Mental Health, Parenting, Resilience, Stress, Trauma
Though my article series on PTSD concluded with my piece on natural disasters, I thought it would be meaningful to write one more addition to the topic in light of recent and sadly ongoing events in the US. In 2024 alone, there have been over 380 mass shootings in the...
by Sofia Aziz | Aug 14, 2024 | Mental Health, Resilience, Trauma
As the third part of this article series on trauma, I want to focus on the traumatic effect of natural disasters, especially as many parts of the United States are bracing for a particularly brutal hurricane season. Storms such as Beryl and Debby have already caused...
by Sofia Aziz | Jul 19, 2024 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Mental Health, Relationships, Resilience, Sexual Assault, Trauma
It can be hard to imagine someone you trust taking advantage of you: maybe a friend, family member, or mentor. Or even walking home from work, taking a route you take every day, and getting assaulted or feeling violated. Unfortunately, situations like these are...
by Sofia Aziz | Jun 11, 2024 | EMDR Therapy, Healing, Mental Health, Stress, Trauma
Six percent of Americans struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), yet many don’t understand its complexities or its severities. With June being PTSD Awareness Month, I thought it would be fitting to dedicate this blog post to providing information about...
by Laila Narsi | Feb 22, 2024 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Trauma
Shame negatively affects our mental and physical health and disconnects us from others. It puts us at risk for anxiety, depression, and addiction, and can prevent us from being present and joyful in our lives. It causes us to be hyper-aware of our negative inner...
by Laila Narsi | Nov 13, 2023 | Mental Health, Psychology, Stress, Trauma
More than one billion children worldwide live in places torn apart by war, forced migration, or terrorism. Children are especially vulnerable to the psychological effects of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic, anxiety, and depression. War robs...
