When self-compassion feels out of reach, self-attunement offers a way forward. Practice a neurobiological reframe to navigate ...

Trauma affects individuals deeply, altering their sense of safety, their emotions, and how they perceive the world around them. Its impact can be profound and long-lasting, affecting mental, physical, ...

Even though, in many ways, the narrative of forgiveness sides with the abuser rather than the victim, in Western culture, it is advertised as a prerequisite for trauma recovery. Many therapeutic ...

Somatic therapy is transforming trauma recovery by addressing how the body stores and expresses distress. Unlike traditional talk therapy, these approaches focus on bodily sensations, movement, and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of rape and sexual assault. This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. When Karestan Koenen was working for the Peace Corps in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 28—For the past six years, Elijah Chavez had been on the streets feeding his fentanyl addiction. "I numbed myself," Chavez ...

AUSTIN (KXAN)— Clarence Watson fought back tears as he stood in front of a crowd during the grand opening of the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center in Austin. Survivor, Clarence Watson embraced after ...

I have been a nurse for 25 years, always working for non-profit organizations and in low-income communities. On a regular basis, I see patients with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders ...