by Theresa Drass | Oct 26, 2025 | Higher Education, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Social Justice, Violence Prevention
This morning, a text from my daughter shattered the Sunday calm. ???? My heart sank as I digested the tragic story of violence at Lincoln University ????’s homecoming last night. Tears flowed as my mind immediately conjured images of those vibrant students...
by Theresa Drass | Sep 22, 2025 | #autism, Advocacy, Autism, Consultant, Science, Social Justice
Navigating the unexpected path of parenthood with a special needs child is a journey filled with unique challenges, triumphs, and a profound shift in perspective. For Cyndy Fleming, part of the Drass Associates team, her own family’s experience provides a...
by Theresa Drass | Sep 14, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
For more than two decades we have known that the challenge of addressing mental health and substance use disorders extends far beyond the confines of the clinic. It’s a critical public health issue that demands a thoughtful approach—one that shifts from a...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 13, 2025 | Mental Health, Nurse, Trauma, Treatment Plan, Wednesday Wins
How has managing stress impacted your daily life recently? A tangible tension pervades the atmosphere, a stark reflection of the unprecedented global chaos currently unfolding. This feeling manifests not only in our daily lives but also in the general vitriol seen...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 3, 2025 | #personalgrowth, Civil Rights, Codependency, Consultant, Mental Health, professional development
I often quip to understanding colleagues that I transformed my own residual childhood dysfunction into my vocation. Thanks to a meaningful process of personal healing, in combination with the ethics and standards of care inherent to nursing practice, I’m proud...