Trans psychology amid anti-trans legislation in the United States.
American Psychologist, Vol 81(6), Sep 2026, 727-737; doi:10.1037/amp0001769 This special issue highlights cutting-edge applications of psychological theory[…]
The Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain
Pain is always processed by the brain, not just felt at the site of injury. What the[…]
Grounding Techniques for Flashbacks
A flashback is your body believing the past is happening right now. Practical grounding techniques, why they[…]
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New from CNTR: August News & Opportunities NIH funds teletrauma implementation project: A new NIH-funded TRUCARE initiative,[…]
Ethics of care leadership expressions during a high-strength event: A gendered analysis of combative versus constructive policy suggestions during the Israel–Hamas war.
Journal of Applied Psychology, Vol 111(11), Nov 2026, 1522-1547; doi:10.1037/apl0001381 The Israel–Hamas war is a protracted high-strength[…]
Trauma Bonds: Why We Stay
Trauma bonds don't make sense from the outside, only from inside the nervous system that built them.[…]
STN and CNTR Team Up to Prioritize Geriatric Trauma Nursing Research Gaps
Upon completion of her PhD dissertation, Dr. Rochelle Flayter, chair of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)[…]
From first-generation Asian American college student to the American Psychological Association presidency: A developmental journey of identity, leadership, and collective purpose.
American Psychologist, Vol 81(7), Oct 2026, 1005-1016; doi:10.1037/amp0001759 This presidential reflection traces a developmental pathway from a[…]
Papers on CDE Development for the NTRR Published in TSACO as the Repository Faces Closure
Six manuscripts describing the process and results of CNTR’s work to identify and specify common data elements[…]
Bringing Trauma Expertise to Rural Patients—When Every Minute Matters
A newly funded project from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is working to ensure that where[…]
The Role of Safety in Trauma Recovery
Safety isn't the warm-up to trauma recovery — it's the work itself. Why felt safety in the[…]
Complex PTSD vs. PTSD: Key Differences
PTSD and Complex PTSD are often confused, but they describe different experiences shaped by different kinds of[…]
How Trauma Lives in the Body
Why the body remembers what the mind has moved past, and what somatic memory means for real,[…]
Charles l. Brewer award for distinguished teaching of psychology: Karen Z. Naufel.
American Psychologist, Vol 81(5), Jul-Aug 2026, 568-570; doi:10.1037/amp0001753 Karen Z. Naufel is recognized with the Charles L.[…]
Gold medal award for impact in psychology: Sarah Feldstein Ewing.
American Psychologist, Vol 81(5), Jul-Aug 2026, 565-567; doi:10.1037/amp0001752 Sarah Feldstein Ewing is recognized with the Gold medal[…]
Let Freedom Reign
Well, it’s here. It’s Independence Day. It’s the big day of freedom. Like many people I know,[…]
Understanding the Window of Tolerance
Trauma doesn't take away your feelings — it takes away your window. A look at how the[…]
Read CNTR’s July 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter
New from CNTR: July News & Opportunities This month’s newsletter features: CNTR’s formal response to the proposed[…]
CNTR Responds to Proposed OMB Rule that would Politicize Science
CNTR’s Comment on Proposed OMB Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034-0001) The Coalition for National Trauma[…]
Passing the Torch: Honoring Dr. Rosemary Kozar and Welcoming New SAC Leadership
CNTR is proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Rosemary Kozar, who is stepping[…]