by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | Sep 10, 2021 | Community, Ending Stigma, Hope, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
Research shows that connectedness is the most important shield AND antidote to traumatic experiences. Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. Gabor Mate suggest, respectively: “Disconnection is at the heart of trauma.”, and “Children don’t get traumatized because they’re in...
by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | May 14, 2021 | Trauma-informed
Much has been learned in the past five years at six different schools, ranging from preschools and elementary schools to alternative education high schools. The most important lesson learned is how developing a trauma-informed lens takes time (pun intended)....
by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | Mar 12, 2021 | Community, Trauma-informed
“I’m not exactly [sure] where to begin to explain the depth of knowledge [and] inspiration that’s come from having someone like Nathan, with the skill [and] passion for trauma informed practices at Lakewood. He [and] his influence on student [and] staff...
by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | Nov 13, 2020 | Community, Thankfulness
As we enter into the holiday season, we start with Thanksgiving — a time where families and friends typically gather together to reflect upon and share what they are grateful for. This season looks very different than it has ever before. We are living through an...
by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | Sep 18, 2020 | Community, Trauma-informed
Two-thirds of the way through my second and final year at Addams Elementary, I felt like I was making decent progress with instilling the It’s About T.I.M.E. lens into the culture of the school. I had formed bonds of friendship and professional respect with much of...
