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...
by Laila Narsi | Apr 5, 2022 | Resilience, Stress, Trauma
On March 26, 2022, I had the great fortune to virtually sit and chat with Ukraine-born Psychotherapist, author, TEDx speaker, and self-proclaimed geek, Dr. Janina Scarlet. Janina is a refugee who survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution before immigrating to the...
