If you have been following the news, you know that prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation into allegations of a 2024 sexual assault involving members of Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity. The reopening follows a civil lawsuit filed this month by a former Cornell student. It is important to be precise about what is known and what remains…

Rachel feels a wave of discomfort whenever she remembers certain stressful moments from her past. Specifically, she vividly recalls a car accident and often feels as though she is reliving it. At night, she has flashbacks to the crash. The sound of tires screeching or a nearby accident can trigger intense anxiety and fear. She…

I previously shared a blog about understanding trauma, and now I’d like to delve into healing from complex trauma. This journey is deeply personal and often demands time and patience. Each individual’s experience is unique, which means that different approaches will resonate with different people. While I have faith that God can heal anyone from…

When we talk about trauma, many people instinctively want to push it to the back of their minds and move on. But some types of trauma linger, casting a long shadow over our lives. Complex trauma is one such experience, and its effects are not easily forgotten. Understanding its impact on our nervous system is…

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