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Helping a Friend After a Traumatic Event
When tragedy strikes close to home, the entire community feels it. The recent explosion at the ammunition plant has left many people shaken and uncertain about how to support those who were directly affected. Even when you weren’t there, it’s natural to want to help but not know what to say or do. After thirty years of working with trauma survivors, I’ve learned that comfort doesn’t come from having the right words. It comes from showing up, listening, and offering a calm, ca
Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW
Oct 132 min read


Self-Love on Valentine’s Day: Because You’re the Main Character
Learn to love yourself! Ah, Valentine’s Day. The annual festival of overpriced chocolates, restaurant reservations booked months in...
Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW
Feb 103 min read


Chronic Trauma: What It Is and How to Start Healing
How to heal from chronic trauma.
Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Healing in Paradise: EMDR Retreats in Costa Rica
In recent years, there has been a surge in interest surrounding holistic approaches to mental health and trauma recovery. Eye Movement...
Ginger Poag, MSW, LCSW
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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