To Heal and Carry On

Guilt

Resilience and Survivor's Guilt

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on January 16, 2019

Survivor's guilt often takes people by surprise. This interview explores why it happens and how to cope with it or to walk alongside someone struggling.

Survivor's guilt often takes people by surprise. This interview explores why it happens and how to cope with it or to walk alongside someone struggling.

Resilience

Resilience and Humility

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on January 10, 2019

This interview with one of the country’s leading humility researchers explores how being more self-aware and other-oriented helps us navigate life's hardships.

This interview with one of the country’s leading humility researchers explores how being more self-aware and other-oriented helps us navigate life's hardships.

Forgiveness

Resilience and Forgiveness

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on January 8, 2019

Dr. Everett Worthington, the world’s leading forgiveness researcher, explains the different types of forgiveness and how we can cultivate the ability to forgive.

Dr. Everett Worthington, the world’s leading forgiveness researcher, explains the different types of forgiveness and how we can cultivate the ability to forgive.

Leadership

How to Support Survivors of Hurricane Florence

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on September 14, 2018

Listening will speak more deeply to disaster survivors than any words you might say.

Listening will speak more deeply to disaster survivors than any words you might say.

Leadership

How Not to Help—Lessons from Elon Musk’s Thai Cave Response

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on July 16, 2018

Not sure how to help after a crisis? Tips on providing aid that helps without harming.

Not sure how to help after a crisis? Tips on providing aid that helps without harming.

Adolescence

Helping Teenagers & Children Cope after the Florida Shooting

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on February 22, 2018

It’s important for parents and caregivers to be informed, recognize the signs of reactions to stress, and learn how to best help teenagers & children cope with their emotions.

It’s important for parents and caregivers to be informed, recognize the signs of reactions to stress, and learn how to best help teenagers & children cope with their emotions.

Trauma

Four Talks to Change How You Think about the Refugee Crisis

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on June 20, 2017

When it comes to engaging the complex issues surrounding the global refugee crisis, listening to those with experience and expertise is essential.

When it comes to engaging the complex issues surrounding the global refugee crisis, listening to those with experience and expertise is essential.

Stress

Wired for Survival

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on June 15, 2017

Can we increase the odds of surviving violent events by understanding and harnessing our body's natural stress response?

Can we increase the odds of surviving violent events by understanding and harnessing our body's natural stress response?

Resilience

Cultivating Resilience Through Story

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on May 19, 2017

Unlock the power of story to help you navigate life's disasters.

Unlock the power of story to help you navigate life's disasters.

Trauma

Hope for Restavek Children in Haiti

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on February 9, 2017

New HDI research finds that culturally adapted intervention lowers PTSD symptoms and spiritual struggles in traumatized Haitian children sold into slavery.

New HDI research finds that culturally adapted intervention lowers PTSD symptoms and spiritual struggles in traumatized Haitian children sold into slavery.

Burnout

Helping After Terrorist Attacks? Know Your Limits

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on September 19, 2016

Are you starting feeling overwhelmed and worn out from helping after the recent attacks? A little self-care can go a long way.

Are you starting feeling overwhelmed and worn out from helping after the recent attacks? A little self-care can go a long way.

Trauma

How to Cope With Difficult Milestones

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on August 29, 2016

Are the stories remembering Hurricane Katrina or other traumatic events causing you distress because of what you've been through? Here's some proven ways to cope.

Are the stories remembering Hurricane Katrina or other traumatic events causing you distress because of what you've been through? Here's some proven ways to cope.

Health

How to Refer a Loved One for Counseling After a Disaster

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on August 22, 2016

Are you worried your loved one may need professional help? Here's how to know and how to help.

Are you worried your loved one may need professional help? Here's how to know and how to help.

Trauma

3 Things Not to Say After the Dallas, MN, and LA Shootings

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on July 8, 2016

Not sure how to respond after the recent shootings? Here's how to help without letting words get in the way.

Not sure how to respond after the recent shootings? Here's how to help without letting words get in the way.

Trauma

Honoring Your Story in the Wake of Mass Trauma

Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on June 23, 2016

Were you directly or indirectly impacted by the mass shooting in Orlando? Preserving your whole story can help you live more resiliently.

Were you directly or indirectly impacted by the mass shooting in Orlando? Preserving your whole story can help you live more resiliently.