Trauma is a physical imprint that can rewire the brain’s operating system. Terror or life-threatening experiences redesign how people think, recall, and respond to danger.

Trauma recovery is rarely a straight path. Discover why the journey is nonlinear and how clinicians find purpose and progress in working with trauma.

Sound familiar?

Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, uses the following analogy: “Suppose you wanted to arrive at a specific location in central...

A Q&A with Leyna Vincent.

3 concepts from trauma science (safety, recovery, traumatic adaptations) translated into practical tips for supporting survivors in personal and work settings.

In the video titled Why You Can’t Just ‘Get Over’ Trauma: The Science Behind Healing, Dr. Erica Lee, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School, delves...

How to talk about our traumas: from botched confessions to strategic disclosure

"The past is never dead. It's not even past" - William Faulkner

Physical abuse has taken a tremendous toll on my body, but I refuse to let the pain of the past define the entirety of my present or my future

Early-life adversity affects over half of children worldwide, increasing the risk of cognitive and mental health issues later in life.

Finding the balance between keeping up with the news and losing our mental health

Neuroscience suggests you don’t need to remember every detail of your trauma to heal. Here’s what actually works. (10min Read)

The wildfires have left devastation in their wake. But recovery goes beyond rebuilding homes. Explore how community, compassion, and trauma-informed tools can rebuild hope.

Dissociative experiences can be hard to understand but treatment is possible. The non-verbal nature of dissociation may seem confusing to those who have never experienced it.

What if we put as much effort into preventing trauma as we do treating it?

Unfortunately, there are so many people who will never be able to just “clear mental/subconscious blockages and beliefs”, because they cannot process the language and motivation, some c…

Trauma can take on many forms. What does it mean when someone with trauma history experiences hyper-independence? Learn more about hyper-independence and trauma.

Julie Beem, ATN's Executive Director reviews the latest trauma-informed educator books.

An Excerpt From My Book, "Touch Me, I'm Sick"

Childhood trauma shapes coping, leading to hypervigilance or retreat into a rich inner world. Healing requires balancing these responses through therapy and mindfulness.

Picture credit: Pinterest Childhood trauma has an insidious way of haunting the mind, creating an inescapable loop of pain and fear that seems impossible to break free from. It’s a cruel irony — yo…