May is National Trauma Awareness Month. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan recognized the need for trauma awareness, and established May as the month to dedicate time and resources to increasing education and prevention activities.
In this first part of the two-part Episode, my guest Dr. Carla Garvin, and I we delved into what Trauma is. Dr. Garvin has been empowering people to live their best lives, one thought at a time for over 19 years. She is the founder and co-owner of Creative Counseling and Consulting, LLC.
It is necessary to sound a cautionary note. We will be discussing some things that might be triggering for some people. This is your heads up as you listen. Remember, leaning into our discomfort and doing the difficult work is an essential path to growth and purposeful living.