Since the 1980s, psychiatry has been dominated by what we might call a ‘disease‑entity’ model of mental health problems. In this model, depression, anxiety, hearing voices, panic attacks, and so on, ...

How can addressing past trauma help people in their present lives? To care for a person or a patient in the present, you need to understand what has happened in their past. This is the main principle ...

As medicine advances and more children with complex needs live into adulthood, the need for compassionate, specialized care continues to grow. The Comfort Zone’s young adult pilot program focuses on ...

Trauma-informed care is in the details. It assumes people are people. And people experience trauma. Trauma informed care or TIC assumes that every person may have a history of trauma, so steps are ...

We all know that traumatic experiences in childhood leave deep invisible scars. However, researchers examining longitudinal ...

Between 85-89% of college students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime, significantly impacting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. The compounding ...

A recent federal report, Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence, presents a critical opportunity for change, outlining clear recommendations and actionable steps. The Federal Ombudsperson ...

Carol J. Geffner, president of Geffner Group, LLC, is a sought-after coach, consultant, and author of Building a New Leadership Ladder. In today's business environment, leaders face unprecedented ...