Talking About Trauma

Trauma

A Youth's Best Friend: Animal Therapy and Trauma

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on February 17, 2023

Are dogs really a man's best friend? A look at the benefits animals can provide to youth who have been through trauma.

Motivation

When Video Gaming May or May Not Be Problematic

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 19, 2023

At what point does gaming become problematic?

Trauma

Trauma From Back Home Has Long-lasting Effects on Migrants

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 16, 2023

How pre-migration trauma can make acclimating to life in a new cultural setting even more challenging for immigrants.

ADHD

Can Neurofeedback Train the ADHD Brain?

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 2, 2023

Can neurofeedback have a positive effect on ADHD symptoms? A closer look at what current evidence points to regarding this type of "brain training" therapy.

Trauma

Police Continue to Face Traumatic Mental Health Challenges

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on December 8, 2022

Police officers often face traumatic situations and events that can leave them to deal with various mental health difficulties, particularly trauma and PTSD.

Sexual Abuse

Engaging Men to Prevent Sexual Violence on College Campuses

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on November 24, 2022

How men are an important ally in the prevention of gender-based sexual violence on college campuses.

Fantasies

"Strong Women" Characters Can Be Both a Blessing and a Burden

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on November 12, 2022

Do modern heroines of fiction truly empower us? "Strong women" characters can be both a blessing and a burden.

Health

The Emotional Turmoil of Applying for Canadian Residency

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on October 27, 2022

A Personal Perspective: The long wait and uncertainty when applying for Canadian residency can cause emotional turmoil, negatively affecting mental health.

Career

Abuse in the World of Fine Dining

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on October 14, 2022

How abuse in the world of fine dining can have real-world costs for the employees that face inappropriate behaviour from both staff and guests.

Autism

Girls With Autism Face Three Times the Risk of Sexual Assault

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

How various cognitive and social factors can put girls and women with ASD at higher risk for sexual assault.

Eating Disorders

When Disordered Eating Permeates College Culture

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on September 15, 2022

How disordered eating permeates college culture and idealizes unhealthy eating habits in young adults.

ADHD

Can the Diagnosis of ADHD Be Helpful to Parents?

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on September 1, 2022

How an ADHD diagnosis can be a learning experience for both parent and child.

Narcissism

Breaking Free From a Narcissistic Parent

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on August 18, 2022

Children of narcissistic parents often endure emotional abuse. Healing as an adult can be difficult, but with the right support, it is possible.

Diet

Orthorexia Is an Obsession With Healthy Eating

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on August 4, 2022

How fixating on clean eating can have a negative impact on your mental and physical health.

Flow

The Potential to Heal Through Breathwork

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on July 21, 2022

The potential to health through breathwork: how regulating the flow of breath can slow the mind and help with focus.

Career

How Harassment Excludes Women From Trade Labor

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on June 23, 2022

The best way to support women in trades is by speaking up about harassment and injustices.

Vagus Nerve

Polyvagal Theory: An Approach to Understanding Trauma

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on June 9, 2022

The new understanding brought by polyvagal theory relates to the critical role of the nervous system in shaping the perception and understanding of trauma.