Healing From Tragedy and Emotional Trauma

Explore strategies for healing from emotional trauma and tragedy in this powerful TEDx talk by Debbi Hixon, who shares her personal journey following the loss of her husband in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Gain insights into the psychological impact of mass shootings and learn practical suggestions for coping with grief, PTSD, and other mental health challenges associated with traumatic experiences. Discover how Hixon, now a Broward County School Board Member and president of the Chris Hixon Foundation, has channeled her pain into advocacy for safer communities and support for others facing similar struggles. Understand the importance of self-treatment, moving past pain, and finding ways to honor lost loved ones while rebuilding one's life after tragedy.