Kathryn DuBray, DSW, LMSW

Most people can think of a place they never want to return to. Maybe it's the hospital where they lost a loved one. A workplace where they experienced harassment. The home where an abusive relationship occurred. Even years later, simply driving past that location can make their heart race. This isn't a sign of weakness. It's how our brains are designed to learn from experience. The Brain Remembers More Than Events Traumatic experiences are not stored only as memories. They become linked to...

When people hear the term therapeutic education, they often assume it means therapies provided in schools or classrooms designed only for children with significant behavioral challenges, but that couldn't be further from the truth. At its core, therapeutic education is an approach to learning that recognizes one simple truth: Children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and supported. Therapeutic education is not about lowering expectations or trying to "fix" children. It is about...

Autistic individuals often hear messages that they are “too trusting” or “too naïve.” While these stereotypes can be harmful when generalized, research does suggest that autistic people experience significantly higher rates of victimization than the general population. Understanding why this occurs is an important step toward promoting safety, healthy relationships, and self-advocacy without placing blame on autistic individuals themselves. Autistic People Experience Higher Rates of...