Trauma is the result of experiencing severe stress or violence committed against a person. It can disrupt the state of the psyche and lead to borderline or clinical conditions including neuroses and ...

Do we have the courage to rethink our approach to sexual assault investigations by adopting trauma-informed policing strategies? Every 107 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, and our colleges ...

From the moment you set foot in one of the Kenmore-Tonawanda School District’s nine schools, you know you’re in a trauma-informed district. At Edison Elementary School, a rotating welcome screen ...

Design is more powerful than we often realize. Trauma-informed design is the intentional creation of spaces that help people feel safer and more in control, especially if they’ve experienced adversity ...

Police officers should be neutral, fair and equitable when it comes to interviewing people involved in crimes to best ensure a successful investigation. That’s the theory behind a science-based ...

During their intervention and enrichment period, Linda Reagan’s sixth grade students form a circle in their Trexler Middle School classroom and pass a mini basketball to determine whose turn it is to ...

Caitlyn had been to several mental health professionals for ongoing depression, but hadn’t gotten better. She felt that none of the therapists understood her. In addition to her mood symptoms, Caitlyn ...

As part of our Special Series "Addressing Youth Mental Health," Kate Endries, LMSW, National Director of Trauma-Informed Practice at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Susan Haspel, State Director of ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Andrea Giovando believes design has the power to improve your day–and even your life. The principal and senior interior designer at Bond Architects was first introduced to the formal concept of trauma ...