Dr. Ilene A. Serlin, BC-DMT she/herPsychologist and Dance Therapist Formal education: Areas of expertise/interests: Existential/humanistic psychology, all the arts, travel and cross-cultural exchanges Self-care activities: Dance, yoga, hiking, sleep, healthy diet, friends, love, family, reading, films, the arts, painting watercolors What led you to this Field and career path? I have been a folk dancer…
READ MOREDeborah A. Stiles There are no words. I am a white woman who is a professor and psychologist; I suffered a traumatic loss in 2022 when my 34-year-old African American foster daughter was murdered. Although we were not biologically related, I was her mother, and she was my daughter; I deeply cherished and depended upon…
READ MOREHealing from trauma involves rebuilding our ability to trust – trust in people – trust in institutions – trust in oneself. Effective trauma therapy helps restore that trust. Today, I feel humbled that my patients trust me and hear me when I demonstrate belief in their value, their goodness, and their recovery. I continue to…
READ MOREDear TPN friends, THE EDITORIAL TEAM & I WISH YOU A WARM WELCOME to the Trauma Psychology News Summer 2023 issue, themed “Spectrums and continuums.” June is a month of honoring, awareness, and celebration, from Pride Month, Juneteenth, Gun Violence Awareness Month, PTSD Awareness Month, and more. This issue points to the spectrum of experiences…
READ MOREDear TPN friends, THE EDITORIAL TEAM & I WISH YOU A WARM WELCOME to the Trauma Psychology News Spring 2023 issue, themed Transformation, creativity, and spring. Our spring issue bursts with renewed energy, starting with Doris the Duck on the cover. This issue also highlights the creativity and artistry among our trauma psychology field, with…
READ MOREAni Kalayjian & Andrew Dolinear Section Editor: Claire J. Starrs The Association of Trauma Outreach and Prevention (ATOP) MeaningfulWorld is an international non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nation’s Department of Global Communication. MeaningfulWorld offers mental health education programs and workshops focusing on empowerment, stress management, time management, creating a healthy workplace, preventing burnouts, mindfulness,…
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