by Manya Chylinski | Feb 25, 2020 | Storytelling, Trauma
Trauma stories are told in as many ways as there are traumatic experiences. Even within the same traumatic event, among people who were standing right next to each other, survivors have completely different stories to tell. Just as we are each multi-faceted, so are...
by Manya Chylinski | Feb 24, 2020 | Resiliency, Storytelling, Trauma
The decision to tell your trauma story is a huge one. If you are here now, you’ve already taken the long and arduous journey to get here, and overcome at least some of your fears or shame to choose sharing. Once you’ve reached this point, you may think: What’s...
by Manya Chylinski | Feb 20, 2020 | Mental health, Mindfulness, Trauma
When you hear the word trauma, you may think about one type—physical trauma. But there is another type of trauma which is not easily recognized by the naked eye—emotional trauma. The common misconception is that emotional trauma isn’t a physical injury, that diagnoses...
by Manya Chylinski | Feb 18, 2020 | Gratefulness
Mental health awareness, at least in the U.S., is on the rise. Celebrities and people on the street are speaking openly about mental health, recognizing its prevalence, and discussing ways to combat issues. The World Health Organization notes that depression is the...
by Manya Chylinski | Feb 17, 2020 | Mental health, Trauma
We can all agree that a traumatic event, like an act of terrorism, domestic violence, or longstanding emotional abuse, can cause stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The media and the public acknowledge those who are killed or physically affected by...
