Joseph Spinazzola

Coping Strategies for Complex Trauma Survivors Contending with the COVID-19 Pandemic (in English, Spanish, French, & Portuguese)

Resource Guide PDF in English Guía de recursos en español Guide de ressources en français Guia de recursos em português This resource guide has been compiled to help complex trauma survivors cope with stressful current events or times of global crisis. Initially compiled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this guide illustrates coping strategies…

Estrategias de Afrontamiento para Sobrevivientes de Trauma Complejo Luchando Contra la Pandemia de Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Los adultos con antecedentes de trauma complejo pueden enfrentar desafíos únicos durante la pandemia de Coronavirus (COVID-19). Este recurso, desarrollado por los expertos en trauma, los Dres. Jana Pressley y Joseph Spinazzola a través de The Foundation Trust, describe varios enfoques que pueden ayudar. Leer y descargar el PDF en español

COVID-19 Pandemic Coping Strategies for Youth with a History of Complex Trauma (in English, Spanish, French, & Portuguese)

Resource Guide PDF in English Guía de recursos en español Guide de ressources en français Guia de recursos em português This resource guide aims to help youth with a history of complex trauma cope with stressful current events or times of global crisis. Initially compiled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this resource explains…

Pandemia De Coronavirus (COVID-19) Estrategias de Afrontamiento para Adultos y Jóvenes con un Historial de Trauma Complejo

Los adultos, niños, y adolescentes con antecedentes de trauma complejo, así como sus cuidadores, pueden enfrentar desafíos únicos durante la pandemia de Coronavirus (COVID-19). Este recurso, desarrollado por los expertos en trauma, los Dres. Jana Pressley y Joseph Spinazzola a través de The Foundation Trust, describe varios enfoques que pueden ayudar. Recurso para los adultos:…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandémie Stratégies d’adaptation pour les jeunes avec une histoire de traumatisme complexe

Les enfants et les adolescents ayant une histoire de vie qui inclue des traumatisme complexes, et que leurs parents ou tuteurs en ont aussi, peuvent être confrontés à des défis uniques pendant la pandémie de coronavirus (COVID-19). Cette ressource, développée par les experts en traumatologie Drs. Jana Pressley et Joseph Spinazzola par le biais de…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandémie Stratégies d’adaptation pour les adultes et les jeunes avec une histoire de traumatisme complexe

Le présent guide de ressources a été compilé afin d’aider les survivants d’un traumatisme complexe à s’adapter à la situation stressante actuelle ou à une période de crise mondiale. Drs. Jana Pressley et Joseph Spinazzola par le biais de la Foundation Trust, décrit plusieurs approches qui peuvent aider. Ressource pour les adultes: Lire et…

Will the World Ever Feel Safe? Child Trauma Reactivated in a Time of Global Crisis

Jana Pressley, Psy.D. & Joseph Spinazzola, Ph.D. The Foundation Trust Resource Guide PDF in English Guía de recursos en español Guide de ressources en français Guia de recursos em português During stressful and uncertain times, children and adolescents often feel increased anxiety, just as we do as adults. Depending on the age and…

Still Scared After All These Years: Traumatic Stress Reactivated in a Time of Global Crisis

Jana Pressley, Psy.D. & Joseph Spinazzola, Ph.D. The Foundation Trust Resource Guide PDF in English Guía de recursos en español Guide de ressources en français Guia de recursos em português Current events often generate and exacerbate stress, especially in our age of the 24-hour news cycle and social media saturation. Whenever we log on,…

New Resource: Understanding Childhood Trauma and Your Family

View the links below to access a brief pamphlet on understanding trauma with resources for families and caregivers. The pamphlet, available in multiple languages, includes links to services to assist in locating child trauma therapists in Massachusetts. English Spanish Brazilian Portuguese Cape Verdean Creole

Book – Treating Risky and Compulsive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors

This clinically-focused guide instructs therapists in how to best understand high risk behavior through the lens of complex trauma and survival-based coping. Briere explains often misunderstood and maligned symptoms – such as self-injury, compulsive sexual behaviors, binge eating, reactive aggression – as distress reduction behaviors. Illuminating the process through which trauma survivors learn to numb,…

New Core Topic: The Complexity of Racial Trauma

We are pleased to debut a timely and important new section of this website: The Complexity of Racial Trauma, co-developed by Foundation Trust Senior Training Associate, Dr. Jana Pressley and our esteemed colleague, Dr. Nancy Nealious. We welcome you to peruse the new content by clicking the hyperlink above and exploring the additional related…