THE COGJAM EFFECT

DescriptionTHE COGJAM EFFECT – Her approach to laying a foundation of understanding stress and disaster recovery outlines potential paths for moving forward: behavioral, emotional, interpersonal, and communitywide. She skillfully weaves her scientific background with compassionate insights into common and not-so-common human conditions. Her writing style captures the reader’s attention, holds it, and communicates content succinctly with a sprinkling of humor. She makes the reader think, and encourages us in our individual journeys of discovery. Balance, proficiency, kindness, uplifting energy–all attributes of Laurel Hughes that are evident in The Cogjam Effect…and the Path to Healing Divisive Community and Fractured Science.” –Rebecca LaFollette Taylor: Retired private and public educator.ABOUT THE AUTHORLaurel E. Hughes, Psy.D. participated in over 50 disaster operations, ranging from major catastrophes such as the events of September 11th to minor local flooding. Between deployments, she wrote books and developed numerous programs and training materials for agencies and organizations that provide mental health services following disasters. Now semiretired, she is still watching and listening– and stepping back into the ring for this opportunity to out “the cogjam effect.”Dr. Hughes may be reached by email or through her website. [email protected] | thecogjameffect.com