Coping with COVID-19: Anxiety in Our Children

ByHeather Evans August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

Dr. Heather Evans speaks with Rob Vaughn of 69 News WFMZ-TV on the second installment of a three-part series “Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety and Fears.” In this second part, Dr. Heather Evans answers how we can best help children process, cope and understand children’s experiences with the world of COVID-19.

“Children absolutely need space to express their emotions, express their fears and ask good questions,” says Dr. Evans.

Watch the video for more helpful information regarding creating structures and rhythms in this unprecedented time.

Human Trafficking | Trauma

Voices of Sex Trafficking Survivors with OT Uncorked

ByHeather Evans August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Dr. Heather Evans and Miranda from the OT Uncorked podcast talk about Heather’s work with VAST, the Voices of Sex Trafficking Survivors project, and how the work of trauma found Heather. They discuss what trauma is, how to approach healing and how to take what you learn and take action. To hear more of this…

Church | Justice | Trauma

Yet She is Advancing: Reflections on Reform

ByHeather Evans July 17, 2023

A fitting end to the week at the annual meeting for the Southern Baptist Convention was attending with one of the survivors “Yet She is Advancing”, an exhibit about New Orleans women and their advocacy for the right to vote. We learned that while women’s right to vote came in 1920 after decades of advocating…

Community | Trauma

Coping with COVID-19: Collective Trauma

ByHeather Evans August 19, 2021

Dr. Heather Evans speaks again with Rob Vaughn of 69 News WFMZ-TV in this final installment of Coping with COVID-19. She and Rob discuss the collective trauma we are all experiencing as we face COVID-19 and the isolation, loss and fear it may bring. Trauma often involves powerlessness, helplessness and isolation. Dr. Evans gives helpful…

Community | Trauma

Dealing with Trauma: What is it? How do we deal with it?

ByHeather Evans August 23, 2021September 29, 2021

Dr. Heather Evans sits down with Joe Velarde, Lead Pastor of Riverbend Community Church on the podcast Vision for the Valley. They take a look at what trauma is, what it does to us, and some helpful ways to process it. They also discuss ways to help others who may experience trauma: how to be…

Community | Counseling | Refugees | Trauma | Uncategorized

On Refugees

ByHeather Evans November 25, 2015

Several weeks ago I wrote a reflective response after visiting Congolese refugees in Louisville, Kentucky. Little did I know that 2 websites would choose to post this article during such a controversial week on the topic. I wrote it, considering the growing reality of refugees in our country and around our world, as a challenge…

Church | Trauma

#ChurchToo Through the Lens of Trauma

ByHeather Evans August 25, 2021September 29, 2021

#ChurchToo is a social media movement that illuminates abuse in church or ministry environments. The movement enables survivors to “advocate, share their stories, and connect with one another using the hashtag #ChurchToo.” Dr. Evans and Hannah Wildasin’s article in the Journal of Urban Mission takes a look at sexual abuse in the church. From the…

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