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  • Get to know CCIH’s Trauma Fellow, Izabela!

    Get to know CCIH’s Trauma Fellow, Izabela!

    We are happy to announce that Izabela Gluszak has joined CCIH as a Trauma Fellow! Izabela brings her years of experience to the fellowship at CCIH in order to deepen her work with attachment theory and somatic healing practices, which she strives to incorporate in her holistic approach. Her practice is informed by her experience…

Welcome to CCIH’s Online Magazine!

These articles are written by a community of contributors that support trauma-informed work.

This magazine is a source of current thinking and information, a source of support and a source of connection for all of us in this very important work.

Our Topics


  • Protest
    Anti-Oppression
    As we work to become aware of our present moment experience and the effects of past trauma, we also hold…
  • Chronic Pain 1500
    Chronic Pain
    Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional…
  • Community Events 1500
    Community Events
    Events in the Chicago area that  provide important education and experience for exploring the widespread effects of trauma on ourselves…
  • Covid 19 Virus
    COVID-19
    The collective trauma of COVID-19 has the potential for long-term effects. Trauma-Informed care; staying in connection, resourcing ourselves and micropractices…
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    Essential Trauma Concepts
    Basic theory and concepts that are essential to all trauma-informed care.
  • Integrated Healing 1500
    IP-Integrated Practices for Healing Trauma Groups
    The effects of trauma can have a significant impact on both the body and mind and on our daily lives.…
  • Irest Yoga Nidra 1500
    iRest Yoga Nidra
    Yoga Nidra is a form of guided mindfulness meditation. Practicing regularly can help you tap into the parts of your…
  • Professional Dev 1500
    Professional Development
    Valuable resources on continuing education and professional support.
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    Study Group
    Our monthly study group focuses on selected readings of current research and theory in trauma, dissociation, attachment, and neurobiology. Our…
  • Trauma In Media 1500
    Trauma in the Media
    Representation and discussion of trauma in the media.
  • Trauma Informed Care 1500
    Trauma-Informed Care
    Trauma-informed care is grounded in and directed by a thorough understanding of the neurological, biological, psychological, and social/relational effects…
  • Trauma Informed Services 1500
    Trauma-Informed Services
    Groups, classes and other resources that are based on trauma-informed principles.