THE VOICES OF & FOR PARENTING SURIVORS Big Book News!

Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on March 28, 2017 By Joyelle Brandt. We have some big news to share! In the past year we have gotten a greater understanding of who we want to reach with this book, and with that in mind we will be re-releasing the book…

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NOWHERE TO HIDE “THE ELEPHANT IN THE [CLASS]ROOM”

Originally published on LucidWitness on August 8, 2016 By Daun Kauffman. Confessions of an ignorant and frustrated teacher Trauma during development or, childhood trauma, changes the architecture of the physical brain and the ability to learn and social behavior. It impacts 2 out of 3 children at some level, but I…

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13 Steps for Managing Flashbacks

Originally published on National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse on March 14, 2017 By Pete Walker, M.A.. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article offers some practical advice that many adult survivors of child abuse can use. A lot of us have little problem recalling the traumatic experiences we had…

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WHY AREN’T TRAUMA SURVIVORS WARNED THAT PARENTHOOD MAY BE A PTSD TRIGGER?

Originally published on TriggerPointsanthology.com on February 17, 2017 By Dawn Daum.   For many survivors of childhood abuse, symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may re-occur, or never arise, until they become a parent. A significant number of parenting survivors do not recognize the increased depression, anxiety, or onset of…

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