There are so many things in the world around us that make it difficult to feel good about ourselves. Not only do we see tremendous loss and pain happening on an international level, but it seems like each day brings more confusion and uncertainty for all of us. When the world is so ugly, how …
For the last several years, it feels like violence in the United States has been non-stop. These last several weeks especially have been fatal and the violence against women, children, and communities across the world has felt inescapable at times. With the recent school shooting in Texas, we at the Arizona Center For Marriage and …
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Whether someone drowns in 7 feet of water or 20 feet of water, that person is still drowned. This analogy is often used to demonstrate the impacts and effects of trauma, meaning that traumatic experiences happen to many of us and how you react and respond to those experiences will look differently. You should never …
After experiencing a difficult and life-changing event, the pain or grief can feel endless. Sometimes even a reminder or memory of the painful event can feel like the experience is happening all over again. In these moments, it can be challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel, to feel like you …