Trauma is a hot topic these days, with increasing attention being given to its’ existence, to how different types of experiences influence...

Rwanda: A Lighthouse in Large-Scale Trauma Recovery

I remember driving to work every day in 1994. My routine was to listen to NPR while I...

So, in continuation from the second part of this series, let’s finish this up with a wrap up on what trauma-informed practice is not. ...

On Being Trauma-Informed Part II: What Trauma-Informed Practice Is Not

Part One of this series addressed some of the fundamentals behind...

The Orenda Project’s Blog: The Bright Spot

On Being Trauma-Informed Part I: What Trauma-Informed Practice Really Is

So, what does...

Things have been tough. We can keep perspective.

There seems to be some degree of consensus that things have been a little rocky in the world as of...

Orenda: A Global Vision

Hello from Athena! Introducing the Orenda Project

Hello! First and foremost, thank you for your interest in The Orenda...

Checklist of Unhelpful Phrases for Trauma Survivors – And What to Say Instead

Author: Athena Phillips, LCSW

Many of the knee-jerk responses...