Tag: trauma

  • Executive Function: The Hidden Architecture Behind Everyday Success

    When we think about what helps a person succeed, whether in school, work, or relationships, we often focus on intelligence, motivation, or personality. Yet beneath all of those lies something far more fundamental: executive function. Executive function refers to a set of higher-order cognitive processes that allow us to manage our thoughts, emotions, and actions…

  • Why Trauma-Informed Training Matters for Professionals

    Every day, professionals such as social workers, victim advocates, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and medical staff encounter individuals who have lived through trauma. Whether it’s a survivor sitting across a desk, a client entering a courtroom, or a victim reporting to the police, the way professionals respond in those critical moments can either support healing,…

  • Redefining Healing: It’s Not About ‘Fixing’ Yourself

    When we think about healing, we often imagine an endpoint—this idea that one day, we’ll be fully “healed,” free from all pain, and no longer affected by our past. But what if healing isn’t about reaching some final destination? What if, instead, it’s about learning to live alongside our experiences, embracing growth, and finding meaning…