Growing up with a narcissistic parent can have profound and lasting effects on a child’s emotional and psychological well-being. Such parents often prioritize their own
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a mental health condition linked to prolonged exposure to trauma, especially in early childhood.
Trauma-release exercises (TRE) are innovative, body-based practices for people with anxiety, trauma, or PTSD. The theoretical basis for TRE is that stress and trauma build
How distinguishing among types of trauma is essential to the healing process When we talk about trauma, we often make the mistake of generalizing. We
The surprising ways our mothers shape our coping strategies The first Sunday in May is Mother’s Day, a day created with the intent of spending
Better ways of understanding the role of families in shaping trauma Human beings are social creatures who rely on connections with others to survive and
“Attachment theory teaches us that true autonomy relies on feeling securely connected to other human beings.” ~ Nora Samaran Attachment styles are used to describe
“If you feel safe and loved, your brain becomes specialized in exploration, play, and cooperation; if you are frightened and unwanted, it specializes in managing
“Children are not things to be molded but are people to be unfolded.” — Jess Lair, author Parents and children ideally have clearly defined
“People have a range of capacities to deal with overwhelming experience. Some people, some kids particularly, are able to disappear into a fantasy world, to
When a family hires transporters, they should feel confident that the care their child receives is grounded in a model that accounts for traumatic stress,
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for mental health care providers, as many are dealing with difficulties related to mandated safety
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