Purdue University Northwest's department of psychology was recently awarded a five-year $3 million federal grant to partner with pediatric healthcare clinics in Northwest Indiana to support mental ...

In 2021 alone, it is estimated that one billion children around the world experienced some kind of violence or neglect, ranging from sexual to physical or emotional abuse. Such experiences during ...

Recent openings of trauma-informed counseling centers and updated research on childhood adversity are underscoring the importance of early, supportive interventions for children. Facilities like the ...

Childhood trauma can affect people in various ways. There are many therapy options to help treat the effects of this trauma. A child can experience trauma in many ...

In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated that 1 billion children were maltreated each year around the globe. Maltreatment such as neglect and abuse are types of adverse childhood experiences, ...

I offer a client-focused, supportive, and unbiased counseling environment for both youths and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief, and trauma. I strive to be ...

Devonne Maxey was her father’s care provider leading up to his death in 2012, and she was the only one in the house with him when he died. She called emergency services, but “in a house full of people ...

This keynote presentation will describe the pervasive impact of trauma to physical, mental, and social well-being and how trauma informed occupational therapists can support individuals in ...

Childhood trauma can cause depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and more. Trauma’s effects can continue influencing a person’s feelings, health, and behaviors as an ...

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