When Trauma and Loss Become Domestic Violence We become upset when we hear or see the results of domestic violence; physical injury, emotional distress, fear and terror by those experiencing the results of extreme anger and rage by another. It is natural to side with the person injured and condemn the person inflicting the injuries.…
Teens and Suicide: Risk Factors and Prevention
Teens and Suicide: Risk Factors and Prevention by Paulina Rael Jaramillo The alarming increase in suicide rates during the past decades have forced us to deal differently with an issue that not very long ago, was rarely talked about. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) more than 48,000 deaths by suicide took place…
Healing from a Crisis
Healing from a Crisis Ultimately each crisis and the accompanying trauma it creates comes to some type of resolution or end. But the impact of the crisis and the trauma experienced will continue for a long time afterwards, for months and even years. What we do after the crisis individually and together will determine the…
The Impact of a Crisis
The Impact of a Crisis Right now, the whole world is impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in a way that has never happened before. The long-term effects cannot even be measured at this time. Every aspects of the world as we knew it will be changed, economics, family life, health care, travel, education, work environment,…
In Time of Crisis
In Time of Crisis Crisis occurs throughout the world from natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires but also from man- made disasters such as plane crashes. If we are not experiencing a particular crisis we feel sympathy for those who are and sometimes help through donations or other actions. However, the COVID-19 worldwide…
Thinking Positively
Thinking Positively Everyone experiences bad, hurtful and painful situations in their lives. They occur from many different incidents, some from our own actions and some from the actions of others. In some cases we have control over the outcome and in many more cases we do not. It is natural and normal for each of…
Taking Stock, An Annual Goal
Taking Stock, An Annual Goal As the new year begins, we often commit to making changes in our lives. After a few days or weeks those commitments fall to the wayside! While our goals may be too ambitious, or we lose motivation and interest the idea of “taking” stock of our lives on an annual…
Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
Dealing with Grief During the Holidays By Paulina Rael Jaramillo Grief and the emotions that accompany the loss of a loved one is an agonizing experience and during the holidays it can seem like an overwhelming ordeal. Reassessing our attitude toward the holidays, deciding how involved we want to be as well as modifying old…
Talking About Suicide
Talking About Suicide September is defined in the US as “Suicide Awareness” month. Many different events and media campaigns are held by Mental Health agencies, schools and other entities to highlight the potential signs of possible suicide actions. Professionals, parents and others in relationship with youth and adults considered “at risk” are provided with tools…
Grieving Together
Grieving Together All losses we experience result in a period of grief. This grieving process is the way we heal both in body and mind from the trauma. Whether the loss is singular, experienced by an individual or multiple, experienced by many having others support the grieving process provides comfort and helps healing. This is…