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What are the Effects of Trauma? – An Interview with Carolyn Lunsford Mears, Part 1

Understanding the full effects of trauma from death on those who've survived a life-changing event

In 1999, Carolyn Mears’ son was a student at Columbine High School in Colorado, where a horrifying mass shooting claimed the lives of 12 students and 1 teacher. She now serves as dissertation advisor and adjunct faculty at the University … Continue reading

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Trauma After the Aurora Theater Shooting

Lessons from Carolyn L. Mears on this emotional shock

As we, in solidarity with individuals and organizations across the world, continue to express our sympathies to those affected by the tragedies of the Aurora theater shooting of July 20th, SevenPonds wants to touch on a subject we have yet … Continue reading

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