Healing Neen

Have you heard of the mental health model of care known as Trauma Informed Therapy? (AKA Trauma Informed Care) Trauma Informed Therapies are becoming more common place in mental health service models. It is an effective model of care because it helps people overcome the adverse effects of trauma in one's life.

Many children with behavior problems have experienced trauma. They had adverse experiences at an early age. Because the events are so traumatic, children develop PTSD. The PTSD is misdiagnosed as behavior problems. Understanding how trauma impacts behavior helps kids overcome the adverse effects of trauma.

Adults can also have adverse events that impact cognitive thought processes. Veterans of war for example have similar experiences from the trauma of war. Domestic violence also alters a person's persona and ability to function with daily living skills. Trauma Informed care can give individuals hope.

Ignoring trauma has adverse effects on our society. Failing to treat trauma leads to crime, substance abuse and violence.Individuals with trauma will continue to make similar mistakes until a proper treatment plan is in place to help them deal with their experiences of traumatic events. The question is, how do you help an individual realize that trauma is impacting their daily life.

Healing Neen is a short movie (found on Youtube) that helps individuals begin to come to terms with the impact their trauma is having on  their daily living. Healing Neen also provides hope that dealing with Trauma can lead to positive outcomes for people. The stories are difficult to hear. Neen provides examples how talking about what happened to her began the process of healing. Neen's life is one of extreme hardship. Her story will inspire others to take the first step for their own recovery.