Adverse Community Environments

The Shocking Reality of the Shakahola Massacre: Starving for Community

May 24, 2023

Our well-being, both physical and mental, is closely interconnected with our relationships and social networks. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that these connections support a healthy lifestyle and atmosphere. Unfortunately, cults take advantage of this essential sense of community as a tool for manipulation and control. Humans possess a natural drive for connection … More The Shocking Reality of the Shakahola Massacre: Starving for Community

Childhood trauma in adult relationships

March 8, 2023

Are childhood traumas affecting your relationships in adulthood? Uncover the answers with our March Childhood Trauma series. With insightful and thoughtful discussions about this kind of trauma, you will gain an understanding of how childhood experiences shape our adult lives. “Childhood trauma comes back as a reaction, a symptom, or a core belief.” DR. Nicole … More Childhood trauma in adult relationships

Loneliness is a social structural issue

February 22, 2023

Let us begin by noting that high-quality social connections are vital to our mental and physical health. In fact, they are at the core of our well-being. After all, we are social beings. Loneliness and isolation are markers of how badly we are doing. It gets worse with age. Beyond that, we would like to … More Loneliness is a social structural issue