Women and girls are an integral part of our society and their experiences and stories matter. The field of psychology has not always highlighted their importance throughout history but we are learning more about the unique ways women experience trauma and how it affects them throughout their lifespan. The definition of trauma has changed over […]
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Nov
Nov
Just one more time- I’ll just check my schedule just one more time. “Mom, are you still downstairs?” “Are you sure I am not sick with something more serious than a cold?” Will you always love me? What if I hurt my friend’s feelings? We all need reassurance in some form or another. But what […]
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May
May
In the wake of a tragedy like Sandy Hook, and now Uvalde, we hold our children a little tighter and worry for their safety. We are the lucky ones that can still hold them, kiss them, and inhale their smell. And then we are faced with the question, “what should I tell them?”. In order […]