Picture this: you walk in the door after a long day at work and are greeted by a howling infant and two toddlers screaming, “Mommy, we’re cleaning, we’re cleaning! Mommy—WE’RE CLEANING!!!” As you turn your head to peer…

Participating in trauma therapy is probably one of the hardest—but most rewarding—things that a trauma survivor can do for him/herself.  It takes a lot of courage to successfully participate in trauma therapy, so that is the first component…

Can stress make me sick? It's a question I hear a lot from my patients, many of whom lead very busy lives with high-stress jobs and what feels like little time to relax. The idea that environmental stressors can…