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TeachTrauma: Increasing Knowledge about Trauma and Dissociation
TeachTrauma is an educational website operated out of Towson University. Its purpose is to share research-based knowledge on the topic of trauma with members of the community, particularly those involved in education and training. We aim to increase knowledge about the prevalence, impact, and treatment of trauma in a format that is readily understood and utilized by educators and students, as well as the broader community.
TeachTrauma.com and its contributors will not be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use this site, any links provided by this site or any matter otherwise related to use of this site. The contributors disclaim all responsibility or liability to you or any other person or entity related to the content of this site. You acknowledge and agree that you assume all risk associated with the use of any and all content. Links on this site are provided for your convenience and do not reflect any endorsement by Bethany Brand, Shaina Kumar, or other contributors to the site. Your use of the content of this site and any linked site is solely at your own risk.
Bethany L. Brand, Ph.D.
Bethany L. Brand, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Towson, Maryland. Regarded as an expert in trauma, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma related disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder and dissociative disorders. Dr. Brand is the Martha A. Mitten Professor of Psychology at Towson University and maintains an independent practice in clinical psychology. Additionally, she serves as an expert witness in criminal, civil, disability, and employment matters. Dr. Brand conducts research on the assessment and treatment of trauma disorders, including the assessment of feigned dissociative disorders. She has presented research papers and clinical trainings worldwide. She is the creator of TeachTrauma.
Contact: bbrand[at]towson.edu
Shaina A. Kumar, Ph.D.
Shaina A. Kumar, Ph.D., is a T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow affiliated with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and VA Boston National Center for PTSD. She seeks to understand how people flourish amidst hardship. To that end, her program of research focuses on identifying factors that promote resilience during and in the aftermath of adversity. Relatedly, she aims to uncover key psychological strengths that foster a sense of wellbeing among trauma survivors. Shaina is the website administrator for TeachTrauma.
Contact: skumar[at]huskers.unl.edu
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