All TSN Posts
These are all the current TSN posts of all categories:
- Grounded and SupportedGrounded & Supported: A learning and support group for TSN peer volunteers Earlier this year, nine TSN peer support volunteers gathered in Charlotte, NC to discuss the impact exposure to traumatic experiences can have on a person’s wellbeing. The gathered volunteers had the unique opportunity to reflect on themselves and how they feel after visiting patients ...
- Erin’s Story
The “New Girl” In the Mirror, Erin’s Story Perhaps you know what it’s like to open your eyes to a blur,to see nothing recognizable, and to hear an unfamiliar voice tell you, “don’t touch that,” from a lady you can not see. You only wanted to touch whatever seemed to be sticking out of your mouth. A ... - 43 Days
From the Author: Tansy Lederhaus I was involved in a bad car crash at the age of 17, that took the life of my best friend and left me with less than a 1% chance of survival. I was airlifted to a level II trauma center and had emergency surgery in an attempt to stop the hemorrhaging ... - Not Alone
You Are Not Alone: My Journey from Crash Survivor to Advocate Every year, between 20 and 50 million people around the world survive motor vehicle crashes with non-fatal injuries, many of which result in lifelong disabilities. Behind every statistic is a person whose life changed in an instant. If you are reading this because you have survived ... - News UVA Health
In the News: UVA Health HVIP & TSN When someone experiences a violent injury, the impact often extends far beyond the physical wounds. Individuals who are violently injured—particularly those impacted by community violence—may experience emotional and psychological trauma, disruptions to their sense of safety, and challenges related to returning home, school, work, and community life. They ... - Suicidal Thoughts during Injury Recovery
For a trauma survivor recovering from a serious physical injury, life after injury can feel very different from the life that came before. Pain, changes in independence, financial concerns, changes in relationships, and uncertainty about the future can all take an emotional toll. Even when physical healing is progressing, the emotional weight of an injury ... - Taffy visits Maria FareriTaffy had quite the adventure during his visit to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital! Whether he was helping with charting, making rounds in the PICU, cheering up residents, promoting car seat safety, or spending time with patients and staff, Taffy quickly became part of the team. His visit highlighted the dedication, teamwork, and spirit of caring ...
- Tulip Visits Norwalk Hospital
Tulip was welcomed to Norwalk Hospital, part of Northwell Health in spring 2026. Norwalk Hospital is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut and was the first hospital in CT to be an American College of Surgeons accredited Trauma Center. Norwalk hospital is a Level 2 Trauma canter that serves southwest CT and the surrounding New York ... - Traveling After InjuryPack your Bags: Travel Tips Whether you are traveling for work, a follow up medical appointment, or a well deserved vacation, getting from one place to another can take a little extra planning after an injury. There are little things you can do to make your travel plans less stressful and skip the pain and headaches ...
- KD Hill
KD’s Testament My story is one of faith, adversity, and purpose. I was a former SEC football player at Ole Miss working toward my NFL dream when everything changed in an instant because of a tragic car accident that led to the loss of my right leg below the knee. In that moment, the life I had ...