January 2025

To read more of Dr. Glenn Schiraldi's article, please click here, Breaking the Cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences | Psychology Today . Image: Source Key points Effective parenting is a learned skill. Those who didn't see effective parenting modeled at home can nevertheless become very effective parents. The consistent application of effective parenting practices promotes healthy adjustment in children. Congratulations! You’ve worked hard to heal the inner wounds from childhood adversity...

Trauma-informed leadership is essential to creating healthy, thriving workplaces and communities. Dr. Khiela Holmes, a recent guest on the Mindful Management podcast, introduced a simple yet profound framework for embedding trauma-informed principles into leadership: the Five Ss. The Five Ss are safety, supportive relationships, self-awareness, structure, and sustainability. These principles offer leaders a clear path to fostering environments where individuals feel valued, heard, and...

You sit in a coffee shop. You laugh with a friend. You feel energized. Suddenly, you look at your cup. It’s empty. You feel distant. Your thoughts race. Anxiety builds—your mood shifts. The ride feels never-ending. The same happens to many people with bipolar disorder. They face wild swings in energy. Manic times feel high and bright. Depressive times feel low and dark. Such mood changes disrupt life. One moment feels good; the next feels terrible. The mind feels like a storm, and control...