Across the country, many schools are implementing policies that ban cell phones in the classroom in an effort to reduce distractions and improve learning.(1) This approach is driven by research, which we fully support. However, this step alone will not automatically...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of people, leading to physical, cognitive and emotional difficulties that can be hard to manage. On an annual basis in the United States alone, approximately one million Americans are treated and released from hospital...
For victims of crime, recounting their trauma to investigators, police, attorneys, advocates, and in court is often a necessary part of seeking justice and healing emotional wounds. However, the process of telling their story, known as a trauma narrative, is often...
Delayed flights. Crowded airports. Long flights with muscle aches and disrupted sleep. While traveling should be an enjoyable experience, it often comes with significant stress. A recent study found that 92% of Americans say travel is nerve-racking. In fact,...
Physical pain is something that we all have had experience with; falling down, dealing with sports injuries, headaches, etc. When your pain is intense, it is almost impossible to employ typical pain management techniques, like taking a slow, deep breath. This is...
You’re on stage as the lights dim; the curtain rises, and suddenly, your heart pounds—not from excitement, but from panic. Or imagine sitting in a critical meeting where your boss expects you to speak up. As your turn draws near, your thoughts scatter and your...
