From Surviving to Thriving

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Gender, Race, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on June 18, 2019

Are men traumatized by poverty, racism, and urban violence? Find out how along with some suggestions for intervention and healing.

Are men traumatized by poverty, racism, and urban violence? Find out how along with some suggestions for intervention and healing.

Attachment

Developing Mental Health Through Secure Attachment

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on May 22, 2019

How do we create resilient, mentally healthy humans? It starts with parenting, but it doesn't end there.

How do we create resilient, mentally healthy humans? It starts with parenting, but it doesn't end there.

Post-Traumatic Growth

Posttraumatic Growth

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on April 18, 2019

Is positive change possible after a traumatic experience? Yes!

Is positive change possible after a traumatic experience? Yes!

Self-Harm

Providing a Whole-Brain Approach to Treating Self-Harm

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on March 6, 2019

Want the most effective treatment for self-harm behaviors? Find out more about experiential learning.

Want the most effective treatment for self-harm behaviors? Find out more about experiential learning.

Sex

Sensuality's Role in Great Sex

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on February 10, 2019

Want to have great sex? One of the key elements is yours for the taking.

Want to have great sex? One of the key elements is yours for the taking.

Addiction

What Is Addiction, Anyway?

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on January 12, 2019

Confused about what addiction really is and what to do about it? Here are the latest facts.

Confused about what addiction really is and what to do about it? Here are the latest facts.

Caregiving

Is It Possible to Be "Too Close" to Your Parent or Child?

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on December 17, 2018

Did you grow up feeling responsible to meet your parent's needs? There is a name for this. There is also a way out.

Did you grow up feeling responsible to meet your parent's needs? There is a name for this. There is also a way out.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness: The Path to Healing and Emotional Freedom

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on November 13, 2018

Are anger and resentment holding you back? There are some simple steps to setting you free.

Are anger and resentment holding you back? There are some simple steps to setting you free.

Media

Yes, You Can Be Traumatized By The Media!

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on October 14, 2018

Feeling bombarded by the media but want to stay up on what is happening?
A few simple steps can make it happen.

Feeling bombarded by the media but want to stay up on what is happening?
A few simple steps can make it happen.

Relationships

“No” Is a Complete Sentence

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on September 11, 2018

Do you want genuine connection with others? Boundaries can get you there.

Do you want genuine connection with others? Boundaries can get you there.

Friends

7 Ways to Be a “Cool” Mom Without Crossing the Line

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on August 21, 2018

A mom is irreplaceable. Being "best friends" with your daughter may rob her of that. These 7 tips can help assure you two have a close—and healthy—relationship.

A mom is irreplaceable. Being "best friends" with your daughter may rob her of that. These 7 tips can help assure you two have a close—and healthy—relationship.

Trauma

What Is Traumatic Stress Anyway?

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW on July 26, 2018

If you do not know exactly what trauma is, how can you heal from it? Get the experts' definitions and four practical tools for healing.

If you do not know exactly what trauma is, how can you heal from it? Get the experts' definitions and four practical tools for healing.