It’s human instinct to avoid suffering and try to make life as comfortable and easy as possible. But paradoxically, a great deal of research has shown that suffering and trauma can have positive ...

Ismet Prcic isn’t finished writing his own story. The L.A.-based author made his literary debut in 2011 with the novel “Shards,” which features a character also named Ismet Prcic, who, like his ...

And as time goes by, it feels like the discussion around trauma will not only continue but will likely intensify. By its nature, trauma is a state of mind that occurs not DURING but AFTER we ...

Psychiatrist Frank Anderson has been a leading expert in the treatment of trauma. Even though he was a much-in-demand speaker and wrote books about the subject, he never dealt with his own traumatic ...

An Instagram video that captures a timid rescue cat's transformation after settling into its forever home has warmed hearts across the internet. The viral video, which has been viewed more than ...