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How Trauma Affects the Brain Trauma can be defined in many ways, just as it can be experienced in many ways. Each of us is different and unique in how we experience a difficult situation or event. This is best understood by considering how the brain experiences and perceives trauma. The brain works hard for us in many ways; however, its primary function is to help us stay alive. The most primal parts of the brain form the basis of our survival. They alert us to anything that might threaten...

Creating space for honest, compassionate conversations that can help save lives In the quiet corners of our homes, schools, workplaces, and hidden places, many of us still whisper about suicide. We may plug our ears, turn away, or gently—or not so gently—hush those who speak about it openly. For many people, even saying the word suicide can feel uncomfortable or taboo. Yet suicide is real, and it has affected countless lives. Most of us have been impacted by suicide in some way, whether...

Many people carry their struggles quietly. On the outside, they may look like they are holding everything together, while on the inside they feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a constant battle with their thoughts and emotions. Sometimes that struggle shows up as anxiety, sadness, numbness, irritability, conflict in relationships, or a sense of simply going through the motions of life. Therapy can be a place to pause, breathe, and begin making sense of what feels heavy. It offers...