

Understanding Attachment Theory
“We do as we have been done by.” ― John Bowlby The term attachment refers to a particular emotional connection that involves an interchange of
“We do as we have been done by.” ― John Bowlby The term attachment refers to a particular emotional connection that involves an interchange of
When a loved one takes their own life. The suicide of a close family member is a traumatic event that can have lasting effects on
Understanding how the prevalence of child abuse worldwide is shaping adult trauma Child abuse is a horribly painful subject to speak or even think about.
Understanding how social change and technological development have shifted the way substance use disorders (SUD) affect individuals and families Parents face many challenges in the
How the concept of resilience can inform our understanding of families as complex systems When working with individuals who have experienced trauma, who are undergoing
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
“When you travel to another country, it’s important to know the local customs. When you’re interacting with someone with BPD, it’s crucial to understand that
Trauma is not a term immediately associated with privileged individuals. Trauma, and associated trauma disorders such as PTSD, are usually seen as reactions to life-threatening
“Soak up the views. Take in the bad weather and the good weather. You are not the storm.” ~ Matt Haig A recent report by
“Empowering action is the antidote to these horrific, overwhelming emotions (of climate change)” – Lise van Susteren We are all familiar with the potential impacts
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