When we say "trauma bonding"—what comes to mind? Many might assume it's a connection formed through shared trauma, but it's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you hear the words “trauma bonding,” you might picture two friends growing closer after experiencing ...

Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

We all probably know about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a cluster of symptoms that a person might suffer after a traumatic event or series of events such as a car crash, a natural disaster, or ...

Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), or "complex trauma," has become a popular psychiatric diagnosis. Despite the fact that the diagnosis is not recognized by the American Psychiatric ...

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 ...

In this UK sample, non-birthing parents show significant childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) symptoms and increased invasion in the parent-infant relationship after traumatic ...

You may have heard of the term trauma bond, but if you were asked to explain what it means, could you? Sometimes it gets thrown around incorrectly to describe people who have bonded over a shared ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and across Arizona, purple lights are shining to spark conversations about healing and hope. But for many survivors who find the strength ...

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or ...