No one walks through trauma untouched. Even when you tell yourself you’ll rise above it, outgrow it, or break the cycle—it has a way of rewiring your emotional responses in ways you never saw coming.

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

Trauma leaves more than visible scars—it creates hidden patterns in the mind that influence thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in unexpected ways. While trauma begins as an emotional response to ...

In her book It’s Not You, It’s What Happened to You, my friend and colleague Dr. Christine Courtois writes, “Trauma is any event or experience (including witnessing) that is physically and/or ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3- Good health and wellbeing. Trauma is often understood as an individual psychological event, yet its roots and repercussions are ...

Is it trauma or just a tough phase? Your body holds the key to understanding the difference and finding an intentional path to healing. In recent years, the word “trauma” has become a common part of ...

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Emotional abuse does not just hurt your feelings in the moment, it can quietly reshape your body for years. When you grow up bracing for criticism or cruelty, your nervous system learns to live on ...

I work with young adults and late adolescents who are navigating the transition into early adulthood. While my primary focus is on this age group, I warmly welcome individuals from all stages of ...