03/23/2026
For years, trauma, especially trauma experienced by women, was minimized or misunderstood.
Judith Herman brought clarity and legitimacy to trauma-related disorders through her research and writing.
Her book Trauma and Recovery changed how clinicians understand PTSD, domestic violence, and complex trauma. She helped shift the conversation from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
Her work continues to influence trauma-informed care around the world.
This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who helped us better understand the human mind, and made healing possible for so many.