Category Archives: Trauma

National Latina/o Psychological Association & Orgullo SIG Joint Statement on the Orlando Mass Shooting

I have found little comfort in the flood of responses to the Orlando mass shooting.  Shortly after hearing about the shooting the National Latina/o Psychological Association began discussing a response with members.  I am sharing the responses sent today—which bring … Continue reading

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Stanford-VA WRIISC clinical research fellowship

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Palo Alto WRIISC Special Fellowship Program (PhD track) with Research Interests in Mental Health and Clinical Neuroscience (VAPA-WRIISC-SFP) The Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is now accepting applications for a two-year special … Continue reading

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The Depression Army Warriors

“For my part, I’ve been on both sides of depression.” — The Depths, Dr. Jonathan Rottenberg The Spring 2014 semester was not going well for me.  That is an understatement. Everything, it seemed, was going terribly wrong. I was in … Continue reading

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Threat Bias Interacts with Combat, Gene to Boost PTSD Risk

From:  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/science-news/2013/threat-bias-interacts-with-combat-gene-to-boost-ptsd-risk.shtml?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govdelivery Press Release • February 13, 2013 Threat Bias Interacts with Combat, Gene to Boost PTSD Risk Israeli Soldiers Tracked through Deployment to ID Predictors – NIH Study Soldiers preoccupied with threat at the time of enlistment or with … Continue reading

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PTSD Coach

Yes, there is an app for that too:  http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/ptsdcoach.asp

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FOSTERING RESILIENCE IN TRAUMA-IMPACTED YOUTH AND FAMILIES: The Attachment, Self-Regulaton, and Competency (ARC) Treatment Framework

From:  Website Where: Lexington Center for Mental Health Services 26-26 75th Street Jackson Heights, NY   When:   Thursday April 25, 2013 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM AND   Friday April 26, 2013 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Add to Calendar [email protected]Continue reading

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Being Trauma-Informed: Expanding Our Lenses

Read a very interesting post about being “trauma-informed” at this website: http://nationallatinonetwork.org/en-blog/being-trauma-informed-expanding-our-lenses/

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