Marisol Escobar's "The Funeral" and the Soul Box project exemplify how art can be a powerful tool for healing from interpersonal and firearm-related violence.Art as a Medium for Healing In the United States, the pervasive impact of interpersonal and firearm-related violence has left deep scars on individuals, families, communities, and our nation as a whole. In its aftermath, we struggle to process the complex and wide range of emotions that arise. This emotional paralysis can hinder the heal...| Dr Brian Stork
A number of studies suggest a link between somatisation in children and in their parents. For example, children with early attachment disorders express more physical pain if their mothers show little maternal sensitivity. “These studies suggest that the inter-generational link between a mother’s somatisation and her child’s should be explored in greater detail so we can understand the potential impact of the family history on the child’s mental health”, begins Daniel Schechter, depu...| NCCR-Synapsy