Do the Menendez Brothers Deserve Re-sentencing?
By Dr. Wendy Smith | This article explains why advances in understanding of childhood trauma and brain development, as well as changes in sentencing for people who commit crimes as teens, support a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Eric Menendez IMPAAKT (Dr. Wendy Smith) – May 8, 2025 I was a practicing psychotherapist in Los […]
Does Stress Make Us Stronger?
By Dr. Wendy Smith | This article describes the three levels of stress that affect us all, and how our built-in emergency response system reacts when we feel a threat. It explains how stress can compromise our health and how it can promote growth. IMPAAKT (Hitesh Dhamani) – March 18, 2025 Stress is a concept […]
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Compassion For Teens who Commit Violent Crimes?
What’s Dr. Wendy Smith’s response to this challenging question? IMPAAKT – April 1, 2024 Should we have compassion for teenagers who commit murder or other violent crimes? A resounding “yes” is Dr. Wendy Smith’s response to this challenging question. She’s spent much of her professional career advocating for those incarcerated for crimes they committed as juveniles. She […]
Wendy Smith Of The University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work: 5 Ways Empathy Will Affect Your Leadership
MEDIUM – An Interview With Cynthia Corsetti – March 29, 2024 Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is increasingly recognized as a pivotal leadership trait. In an ever-evolving business landscape, leaders who exhibit genuine empathy are better equipped to connect, inspire, and drive their teams towards success. But how exactly […]
Dr. Wendy Smith: Healing Adverse Childhood Experience with Empathy and Care
IMPAAKT – March 29, 2024 Adolescence – one of the most significant times that shape a child’s future. From mental, biological and social wellbeing, it is this age that acts as a catalyst for the future life. Unfortunately, 1 in 7 children are prone to child abuse and adverse childhood experiences. There are multiple factors […]
Healing A Broken Mental Health System: Wendy Smith On 5 Things That Can Be Done To Fix Our Broken Mental Health System
AUTHORITY MAGAZINE / MEDIUM.COM – An Interview With Stephanie Greer – FEBRUARY 17, 2024 The current state of the mental health system is a conversation that echoes in the halls of policy-making, the corners of social advocacy, and within the private struggles of individuals and families. As we continue to witness an unprecedented need for […]