by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Sep 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Anxiety Relief, Nervous System Regulation, Post traumatic stress, Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and share resources that can truly save lives. There are many important pieces to prevention, from understanding risk factors and warning signs, to knowing how to respond in a crisis. But...
by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Oct 10, 2024 | Post traumatic stress, Uncategorized
Trauma is an ever-present reality in a world marred by crises, war, natural disasters, and societal upheavals. From war-torn regions to communities recovering from devastating floods or wildfires, the collective toll of trauma is immeasurable. In many cases, the...
by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Sep 10, 2024 | Community mental health, Post traumatic stress, Suicide
Today, September 10, 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day Instead of listing statistics about this major public health concern, I want to convey love, support and concern for the family and friends who have lost someone to death by suicide. As a trauma therapist...
by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Aug 5, 2024 | Anxiety Relief, Community mental health, EMDR Tools, Mental Health, Post traumatic stress
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...
by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Nov 17, 2023 | Anxiety Relief, Bilateral tapping, Community mental health, First Responder, Post traumatic stress
Healing Community Trauma: The Traditional Approach In 2017, a gunman opened fire during a music festival, killing 59 people and injuring 500 more. Many people in attendance at this concert were from southern Utah. As the regional coordinator for EMDRIA (EMDR...
by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Oct 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Anxiety Relief, Post traumatic stress, Uncategorized
Helping someone feel calmer and safer is one of the top priorities after a traumatic event. After a crisis or traumatic event, Bi-Tapp is a resource that is used to help someone’s nervous system begin to calm down. The Bluetooth tappers pair to an App and the...