President’s Column and Editor’s Note – Division 56 APA Trauma Psychology

Summer 2025 President’s Column

President’s Column | Summer 2025 Jessica Punzo, PsyD Happy Summer Everyone, I hope you all are taking time to get some sunshine and warm air, amidst all the business that comes with summer schedules. I am excited to share some of the things we have been working on behind the scenes here. The first thing…

President’s column – Spring 2025

Jessica Punzo, PsyD I am thrilled to write my first Presidential Column of the year for Trauma Psychology News! Although we are only a few months into the year, we have been hard at work making some big changes. We started the year with a very large (and very new) Executive Council (EC). Currently we…

Editorial note – Spring 2025

Dear TPN friends, The editorial team and I welcome you to the Trauma Psychology News, Volume 20, Spring 2025 issue, themed “Commemorations and commencements.” As we reckon with a swiftly shifting sociocultural-political climate in this new year, may we also pause to reflect on and commemorate our past(s) and recognize the collective history that we…

President’s Column – Summer 2024

Carlos A. Cuevas, PhD I hope everyone is starting to enjoy the summer. As is often the case throughout the year, this is another period of transition for many of us. Changing schedules, changing routines, and changing activities. So, the first thing I want to mention in this issue’s column is the importance of self-care.…

Editorial note – Summer 2024

Viann Nguyen-Feng Editor-In-Chief Dear TPN friends, The editorial team and I wish you a warm welcome to the Trauma Psychology News Summer 2024 issue, themed “Healing across the lifespan and generations.” Our cover art is Crazy Horse by Liza Haldane, member of the Nisga’a Tribe, a First Nation in what we now call Canada. Like…

President’s Column – Spring 2024

It is an honor to start my year as Division 56 Trauma Psychology president. I became involved with this division shortly after its inception and have been fortunate to work with great colleagues for over a decade. I want to thank our past-President, Dr. Dawn Hughes for her leadership and support and want to welcome…

President’s Column – Fall/Winter 2023

I am writing my last Presidential column on the heels of returning from APA in Washington, DC. I have to say that I think it was our best conference ever! To start, I was so moved, inspired, and energized by Dr. Thema Bryant’s theme, “You Belong Here,” with the fabulous presence of black and brown…

Editorial Note – Fall/Winter 2023

Dear TPN friends, THE EDITORIAL TEAM & I WISH YOU A HEARTFELT WELCOME to the Trauma Psychology News Fall/Winter 2023 issue, themed “Fragility, solidarity, and refuge.” As we continue in this fragile, trying time for the world and our community, may we find solidarity with each other and co-create a space of refuge, recovery, and…

President’s Column – Summer 2023

Healing 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…

Editorial Note – Summer 2023

Dear 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…