Category: Trauma & Healing
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In the Shadow of Violent Crime
As a child, my idyllic American neighborhood was shattered by an unsolved violent crime…
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A Framework for Trauma Recovery
Eight principles for recovery from trauma, informed by my 25 years of clinical work helping people heal from childhood adversity and critical incidents.
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How to Manage Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can leave survivors feeling trapped in cycles of pain, but healing is possible. Drawing on insights from Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Christine E. Dickson shares strategies for recovery—including mindfulness, exercise, social support, creativity, and trauma-focused therapy—to help you reclaim your life.