The Center for Healing - Sponsored by LifePath Systems

01/26/2026

As time passes after a trauma, most individuals gradually feel better and return to their daily lives; however, understanding the effects of mass violence can aid in your self-care and support for others. Here are some typical reactions to mass violence.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/09/12/for-teens-coping-after-mass-violence-part-1/

01/26/2026

Due to icy road conditions across the Collin County area, Center For Healing offices will remain closed through Wednesday, January 28.
Our Crisis Center remains open and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
If you need immediate support, please call the Crisis Center at 877-422-5939.
Please continue to monitor our channels for updates.

01/23/2026

When frightening events occur or our lives are turned upside down, it can be difficult to find our footing and determine how to best support ourselves and our children. The way we organize our surroundings, whether at home or in transitional spaces, can foster supportive emotional atmospheres, ensuring that children feel safe and secure while also creating opportunities for bonding with them and other family members.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/09/11/creating-supportive-environments-when-scary-things-happen/

01/20/2026

In addition to the "Fight-or-Flight" response, some traumatic situations can cause us to "Freeze Up" or dissociate entirely from a situation. It has been suggested that dissociating during a traumatic event is a significant indicator for developing PTSD symptoms later on if not resolved.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/08/26/trauma-and-the-freeze-response/

01/16/2026

When a mass violence incident (MVI) takes place, it inflicts devastating and harmful effects on various individuals and groups, such as victims (including those physically or psychologically affected, and their families), witnesses, first responders, media personnel, community leaders, and residents of the affected area. With the rise in frequency of MVIs in the United States, there is a common national experience of grief, anguish, and frustration stemming from the recurring occurrences of mass violence.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/09/04/ten-self-help-tips-for-coping-in-the-aftermath-of-mass-violence-incidents/

01/15/2026

01/12/2026

if you’ve gone through past traumas and are being triggered by current events or reminders of historical traumas. Here are some coping strategies to assist you during this time:
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/08/12/assisting-parents-caregivers-in-coping-with-collective-traumas/

01/09/2026

As parents and educators, you play a crucial role in supporting children and teenagers as their first line of help. Establishing an open channel of communication and fostering trust with them is vital. Encourage your children and teens to feel at ease seeking your guidance when they face challenges.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/08/19/talking-to-kids-when-they-need-help/

01/05/2026

Trauma triggers emotions, and if these emotions are not dealt with when the trauma happens, they can remain trapped in our minds and bodies impacting our lives until we address and work through it. Ensuring the healthy management and resolution of challenging emotions like anger, sadness, shame, and fear is crucial for recovering from childhood trauma in adulthood.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/08/07/9-steps-to-healing-childhood-trauma-as-an-adult/

01/02/2026

Most of us will encounter a frightening experience at some point in our lives. Regardless of its origin, trauma can have a lasting impact on the brain. Understanding the common reactions to trauma can help us recognize these challenges and make them more manageable.
https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/07/23/20-common-reactions-to-trauma/

12/29/2025

Life doesn’t provide a roadmap, but everyone encounters challenges, from everyday struggles to more impactful events like the loss of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a severe illness. Enhancing resilience not only helps you navigate tough times but also enables personal growth and positive changes in your life journey. https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/07/18/what-is-resilience/

12/26/2025

Trauma and low self-esteem often go hand in hand, particularly in relation to adverse experiences like abuse. The impact of traumatic events can distort a person’s self-perception, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. https://www.centerforhealingtx.org/2024/07/16/4-ways-trauma-can-affect-self-worth/