October 2023

The Trauma Informed Health Care Education and Research (TIHCER) Collaborative presents, Orientation to the Brain Story and Resilience Scale The Palix Foundation, through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, developed the Resilience Scale Metaphor as a means of communicating the key messages of The Brain Story more effectively. Resilience can be defined as the ability to respond positively in the face of adversity. The metaphor depicts how our positive and negative experiences exist in a...

Viewpoint July 31, 2023 Seeking a Balanced View of Child Protective Services Howard Dubowitz, MD, MS 1 ; Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW 1 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA Pediatr. 2023;177(10):991-992. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.2578 A s professionals working closely with child protective services (CPS) for many years, we are well aware of its shortcomings, particularly undertrained and overwhelmed staff who may inadequately protect children and serve families as mandated by...

By Tyreasa Washington and Brittany P. Mihalec-Adkins, Photo: from article, Child Trends, September 27, 2023 Children and youth who successfully learn how to read, write, and perform basic math skills are more likely to go to college , find good jobs, and attain financial security in adulthood —all of which support their overall well-being across the lifespan. Unfortunately, many children in out-of-home care (OOHC) have academic difficulties—including with basic elements related to core...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) hugs Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) as they speak at a news conference in September 2023 on the launch of the American Climate Corps outside the U.S. Capitol. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. By Aynsley O'Neill, Inside Climate News, September 30, 2023 AYNSLEY O’NEILL: In the throes of the Great Depression, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps to put more than 3 million men to work. At state and national parks across...

At Rutgers Dental School, Holocaust survivor Yelena Olshansky receives free treatment from professor of restorative dentistry Peter L. DeSciscio and Ivan Alkhwekhi. (courtesy) By Matt Lebovic, The Times of Israel, October 2, 2023 When Holocaust survivors walk into the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine for care, some of them say it feels like spending time with their grandchildren. In October 2020, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) and Dr.

By Wendy L. Patrick, Photo: Silvia/Pixabay, Psychology Today, September 29, 2023 Most people are familiar with the use of website chatbots to assist customers with questions that arise when navigating online, including activities like booking travel, researching issues, and other common virtual endeavors. But what about when an individual in crisis needs “someone” to talk to? Researchers have already been actively exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots within digital...

Visionary social systems scholar Riane Eisler at her home in Carmel, Calif. Credit: Don Eddy By Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, September 28, 2023 Why are some societies warlike, and why are some peaceable? New scholarship suggests that societies can be arranged in a spectrum ranging from domination-based to partnership-based. Every relationship in a dominator society, whether between parent and child, husband and wife, political leader and citizen or citizen and noncitizen, is...

Do you notice yourself second-guessing most people? Is the lack of trust you feel with others impacting your relationships? Did you know that lack of trusting others can be a trauma response? Do you worry that your trauma responses are getting in the way of healing? Do you feel your inability to trust people is holding you back? Trouble trusting can be a familiar struggle on the road to recovery from complex trauma . And if you’re wondering about this, you’re not alone! Today we’re going to...

Recently, Brickel and Associates Founder and Clinical Director, Robyn Brickel, MA, LMFT sat down with Diana Clark from Beyond the Balance Sheet to discuss all things trauma. During this episode, they discuss the true nature of trauma and dispel any misconceptions surrounding it. Furthermore, Robyn delves into the three-stage trauma model, encompassing safety, stabilization, and addressing the root cause. This episode promises valuable insights into treatment methods, the dispelling of...

Are your healthcare providers communicating? Do your doctors talk to each other? Are they collaborating with your therapist? Your dietician? If not, it’s time they do! Here’s why… We are all interconnected beings! Parts of us do not exist outside of our whole being. Systems thinking — the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) education — is the foundation for my therapeutic degree and practice. Understanding that we are based in connections (systems) — everything is interconnected. Social...

The High Heels and Heartache podcast recently featured Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT, the founder and clinical director of Brickel and Associates. In this episode, What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)?, Robyn delves into complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) while sharing what it is, outlining best practices for recovery, and examining how it is both similar and different to PSTD. Robyn’s expertise in the field of mental health and trauma helps to shed light on CPTSD,...

From AXIOS 10-2-23