Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute4 Common Questions About Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is a term I hear many people use conversationally or as slang, without understanding what it means. But bipolar disorder…5 min read·Dec 3, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute3 Tips for Working Effectively with BPDHave you ever had a confusing conversation with someone that left you questioning your own perceptual abilities? As a professional helper…5 min read·Nov 30, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute5 Principles of Restorative Justice for Your Community, School, or OrganizationLeaders and decision-makers in many settings are faced with the challenge of how to respond when people break rules and harm relationships…5 min read·Nov 23, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute4 Key Dimensions of Self-CareWhat is self-care and why does it matter? Self-care includes all the things you do to take care of your well-being in four key dimensions…4 min read·Nov 12, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute4 Ways to Practice Trauma-Informed Healing During COVID-19The pervasiveness of trauma and its impact on our local communities and the world has seldom been so visible. The outbreak of COVID-19 has…4 min read·Nov 5, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute10 Ways to Get Along with AnxietyAnxiety is our body’s natural alarm system. It is a normal and useful emotion when we feel threatened. It can save your life when you run…4 min read·Oct 30, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute9 Strategies for Supporting Someone with BPDIf you have a friend or family member with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you know the stress of this difficult problem. And you…5 min read·Oct 26, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource InstituteHow to Support Someone Who’s DepressedAndrew was tired. Tired of how much effort even the smallest tasks took, tired of feeling inadequate, tired of the aches and pains in his…6 min read·Oct 8, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource InstituteHow to Recognize the Trauma Behind the Response to RacismAuthor’s Note: I am Canadian, originally from Winnipeg, and I lived in Toronto for 15 years as an adult. I’ve been living in Chicago since…10 min read·Oct 1, 2020----
Crisis & Trauma Resource InstituteHow to Build Resilient CommunitiesIn this time of global change, we must meet our needs closer to home and rely on community more than ever.5 min read·Sep 24, 2020----