by Cindy A Jones, LCSW | Oct 12, 2026 | Nervous System Regulation, Post traumatic stress
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to recognize survivors, their families, and the professionals who support them. For individuals who have experienced domestic violence, the effects of trauma can continue long after the immediate danger has passed....
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 | Anxiety Relief, Community mental health, Emotional Resilience, Post traumatic stress
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 | Jan 17, 2024 | Nervous System Regulation, Post traumatic stress, Stress Recovery
If you’ve been through a traumatic event or experienced ongoing traumatic stress, such as being in an abusive relationship or wartime, you know firsthand how completely overwhelming and frightening this can be. When struggling with acute stress, your sense of...
