PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) is essentially an anxiety disorder. It develops in response to traumatic or life-threatening experiences such as war, sexual assault, accidents, or...
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Local CIT Training for Law Enforcement
Lucas County is fortunate to have an active CIT program, and the Lucas County Trauma Informed Care Coalition is actively involved. The Crisis Intervention Team...
Ways to be Grounded
Grounding exercises are important tools for dealing with stress. When a person experiences heightened levels of anxiety, grounding can help keep the body and mind...
Coalition Celebrates 5 Years!
The Lucas County Trauma Informed Care Coalition began as a grass-roots effort in early 2015 and has worked steadily for five years toward its mission:...
2018: Celebrating 3 Years of Progress
This year we celebrate 3 years of sharing the trauma-informed message throughout Lucas County! In the Spring we had a celebration commemorating this anniversary. The...
Program Serves Expectant Women Addicted to Opiates
Mercy Children’s Hospital offers the Mother Child Dependency Program to all pregnant women in Lucas County suffering from an opiate addiction. This program offers free...
Trauma Competence with Opioid Treatment
Last week I attended the annual training of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. One of the speakers I seek out every year is...
Opiate Epidemic Continues to Create Crisis for Lucas Co. Children Services
As April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month nationally, the need for child protective services continues to reach crisis proportions for Lucas County Children Services as...
Self Harm Awareness Month
This month our focus is on erasing stigma, providing education, and giving support and hope to those who struggle with self-harm/self-injury. MYTHS about people who...
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Let’s take a little quiz. Complete the quiz before you look at the answers below. Don’t worry – no grades. TRUE or FALSE: Girls at...
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