Although there is plenty of information available about the subject of gender-based violence (GBV), most does not take into account the unique problems faced by humanitarian workers. These difficulties include the complexities of working on multicultural teams, the absence of counseling/healthcare options, and failures in the legal system to ensure that victims will be treated [...]
Archive | January, 2012
Signs that Stress is Affecting Your Brain
Prolonged stress exposure, left on its own, is no good. Over time, our brain rewires itself in response to unrelenting stress. The part of the brain that we associate with our true self shrinks, and the part of the brain that keeps us on edge grows denser. What does this mean? Our brain gradually shifts [...]
6 Ways to Help the Brain Heal from Stress
In a previous post we focused on bad news. This post focuses on good news about the brain and recovery. Below are six ways to help buffer and repair your brain after stress. 1) Exercise: Having a good workout shortly after a stressful experience will help your brain get rid of the stress chemicals that cause [...]
Back from Iraq
I have just returned from a five-day training trip to Erbil, Iraq. Erbil is the “capital” of Kurdi Iraq with 2.5 million inhabitants. It is one of the most ancient of human habitats as it has been continuously settled since 3000 BC. The locals emphatically distinguish between those who are Kurds and those who are Arabic. Unlike Afghanistan, [...]
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