The Power of Self-Compassion “To love ourselves, we need to understand our suffering, our pain, and to care for it. That is how healing can begin.”-Thich Nhat Hanh Remember, it is not a sign of weakness or selfishness to show yourself kindness when you're having...
How to Talk to Children About School Shootings: A Trauma-Informed Approach Talking to children about school shootings is an incredibly challenging but necessary conversation in today’s world. As parents and caregivers, it’s important to address these sensitive topics with care and empathy, while using a...
September: A Time for Recovery and Suicide Prevention As September comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month—two areas deeply connected by the impact of trauma. At Inner-Evolution, we believe in addressing the roots of these struggles,...
Being thankful can be hard because life can be hard. At this time of year we’re supposed to break bread, be nice and give thanks for what we have. For some of us this will come naturally but for others it can be a challenge or even seem impossible. Times of illness, loss, or loneliness can’t be removed from our realities but we can learn to find space within pain to take solace in gratitude. Looking on the bright side wherever possible has been scientifically proven to yield numerous health benefits.