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The Effects of Divorce on Children: Helping Them Heal and Thrive
By Michael Ortoll, Founder of the Christine Ortoll Charity  When my daughter passed away from a fentanyl overdose, my world changed...
Michael Ortoll
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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How Unresolved Trauma Manifests into Addiction: A Path to Healing and Recovery
By Michael Ortoll, Founder of the Christine Ortoll Charity  When I lost my daughter to a fentanyl overdose, my world was shattered. I’ve...
Michael Ortoll
Oct 20, 20245 min read
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Healing the Inner Child: A Path to Thriving in Life
By Michael Ortoll, Founder of the Christine Ortoll Charity  As a father who lost his daughter to a fentanyl overdose, I’ve been on a...
Michael Ortoll
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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Educating Physicians and Teachers to Detect Trauma Early: A Crucial Step in Preventing Addiction
By Michael Ortoll, Founder of the Christine Ortoll Charity  When my daughter passed away from a fentanyl overdose, I was forced to...
Michael Ortoll
Oct 20, 20245 min read
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Detecting Adverse Childhood Experiences Early: A Path to Healing and Thriving
By Michael Ortoll, Founder of the Christine Ortoll Charity  When I lost my daughter to a fentanyl overdose, I found myself grappling...
Michael Ortoll
Oct 20, 20245 min read
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Avoiding Parental Alienation: Protecting Our Children from Emotional Harm
By Michael Ortoll, Founder of the Christine Ortoll Charity When I lost my daughter to a fentanyl overdose, the pain was unimaginable. In...
Michael Ortoll
Oct 20, 20245 min read
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How Parents, Teachers, and Counselors Can Support Troubled Children and Adolescents
Supporting troubled children and adolescents in dealing with trauma and mental health disorders is crucial in preventing the development...
Michael Ortoll
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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How to Help Children Deal with the Negative Effects of Divorce
Divorce is a challenging experience for all involved, especially children. The psychological effects of divorce on children can be...
Michael Ortoll
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Ways to Start Healing Your Inner Child
When childhood trauma isn't addressed, it can resurface in various ways throughout adulthood. However, it's never too late to work...
Michael Ortoll
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Ways to Make Divorce Easier on Kids
Divorce can be a tumultuous experience for children, but there are many ways parents can help ease the transition and reduce the...
Michael Ortoll
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Healing Your Inner Child: A Path to Becoming a Healthier Adult, Parent, Teacher, and Leader
In our journey through life, many of us carry emotional wounds from childhood that influence our behaviors, relationships, and overall...
Michael Ortoll
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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The Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children and How to Help Them Cope
Introduction: Divorce is never easy, particularly for children. They can face profound and long-lasting psychological effects. However,...
Michael Ortoll
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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10 Self-Care Tips for Nurturing Mental Wellness
We live in a fast-paced society with demands coming at us from every angle - work, relationships, social media, and more. It’s no wonder,...
Michael Ortoll
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Parental Alienation Can Be Emotional Child Abuse
Ken Lewis Director, Child Custody Evaluation Services of Philadelphia, Inc. What is and is not parental alienation? Here are some of its...
Michael Ortoll
Apr 13, 20247 min read
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Childhood Trauma Teaches us What Love is: Generational Trauma and Curse-Breaking
Childhood trauma is an education on love. Whatever your parents do to you, you will call love. To the abused child, this feels like...
Michael Ortoll
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
In her TED Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the California Surgeon General, described childhood trauma as a toxin that can reduce life...
Michael Ortoll
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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