by Tumaini editor | Oct 5, 2022 | Depression, New, Tumaini Articles
Depression is a confusing term, as it describes both a normal human state, as well as an illness which can be treated. When something sad or stressful happens, be that trauma, loss, moving, job change, etc., it is normal to feel a little de-pressed or sad. When...
by drmary | Nov 1, 2021 | Stress, Trauma, Tumaini Articles
In Western culture the response to being asked “how are you” is almost reflexive: “good” or “fine” or “great!” We tend to take a similar approach to trauma–who really wants to know how we’re doing? And when other people have gone through so much, isn’t...
by creativemgrus | Sep 4, 2015 | Cross-Cultural, Member Care, Resources for Administrators, Tumaini Articles
This article describes the work of Tumaini: All in this together (PDF)
by creativemgrus | Feb 9, 2014 | Marriage, Tumaini Articles
A new set of spark plugs? Imagine that you receive an incredible gift of your dream car – a Corvette, Mustang, Mercedes, Range Rover, Lamborghini. What are you going to do to keep it running smoothly? Regular oil changes and service, good spark plugs, rotate the...
by creativemgrus | Sep 23, 2013 | Trauma, Tumaini Articles
How to Help after a Trauma By Dr. Gisela Roth In our last editions we looked at the effects of single event trauma, chronic trauma and developmental trauma. Today we will look at helpful interventions after a trauma. We can distinguish 4 stages of post trauma...
by creativemgrus | Sep 23, 2013 | Trauma, Tumaini Articles
Chronic and Developmental Trauma By Dr. Gisela Roth In our last edition we looked at the effects of single event trauma. What happens when trauma is ongoing, such as in extended war situation, ongoing exposure to civil strife, persecution for being a Christian,...