Trauma shocks our bodies and minds. Though our bodies often heal in good time, our minds are trickier to repair. How does trauma affect our mental health, and what can be done to bring about lasting healing? Alum Kristina Cowan, longtime journalist and author of the new book, When Postpartum Packs a Punch: Fighting Back and Finding Joy, explores this in her webinar.

Details About the Webinar

Wed, Nov 1, 2017
1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Cost: Free

About the Speaker

Kristina Cowan Kristina Cowan started writing when she was 5. It's still her favorite thing to do--and thanks to her two degrees from Northwestern, it's how she earns a living. Cowan graduated from the former School of Speech in 1996, and from the Medill graduate journalism program in 2000. She has 20 years of experience as a reporter, writer, and editor. These days the heart of her coverage is in mental health and women's issues. Earlier this year, her debut book published, through Praeclarus Press: When Postpartum Packs a Punch: Fighting Back and Finding Joy. The book has received strong reviews, including one from Publishers Weekly, and continues to draw praise from those in the healthcare arena and parents. Cowan lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their two children, ages 8 and 6.

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