By Dr. Willie Allen I received my first taste of violence as a child in St. Louis, when I was dragged into the street to fight with another child that I did not know. From that time on, I always wondered why children (and adults) would resort to violence. Eventually I asked some of my cousins what I should do when challenged to settle a dispute with violence. The … [Read more...] about Understanding your emotional trauma is the first step to overcoming it
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Trauma: Reliving a nightmare
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Trauma has become a part of daily life in America. The average American, regardless of age or gender, learns about or experiences firsthand events that are physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually disturbing. A simple review of a week’s worth of news stories can include reports of mass shootings, fatal car … [Read more...] about Trauma: Reliving a nightmare
Three steps to protect your mental health after traumatic news
News stories and tragedies can be hard to deal with once you’ve seen them. Social media can make events feel like they’re even harder to get through. In times of sadness and traumatic news, it’s important to protect your mental health. Here are 3 steps, according to xoNecole, that you can take now to take care of yourself. 1. Know what your triggers are. In the days of … [Read more...] about Three steps to protect your mental health after traumatic news