Most relationships seem great at the beginning. You haven’t yet gotten to know the person fully, and there are a lot of positive expectations and maybe even idealizing going on.…
What Are Trauma Bonds? Trauma bonds are emotional attachments formed between people in an abusive relationship. There is usually one abusive, narcissistic, or controlling person in relationship to a victim.…
Trauma bonding is unfortunately quite common. At the same time, it is a bit of an overused term. But perhaps for good reason, as awareness grows around mental health and…
What Is Trauma? Trauma can be defined as an event that causes severe emotional distress. It often overwhelms the individual’s capacity to cope or process what occurred. Common responses to…
The Importance of Trust Trust is the bedrock of most relationships. Without a foundation of trust, relationships may struggle or end. One way to define trust is a healthy reliance…
What Is Childhood Trauma? The truth is that most people experience trauma, whether minor or massive, infrequent or repetitive. In general, a traumatic event causes severe emotional distress. Trauma often…
Family dynamics can have a significant impact on mindset, wellbeing, personality, and life overall. While no one is necessarily destined to repeat their family patterns, they may play a large…
Every human experiences loss, in a plethora of great and small ways. Transitions and heartbreaks bring grief, which can build up if not dealt with. The buildup may be in…
One definition of trauma is an event that causes severe emotional distress. It overwhelms the individual’s capacity to cope or process what occurred. Common responses to trauma include fear, helplessness,…
Happy January! How is the new year feeling so far? Interestingly, 2025 is a 9 year in numerology – all about completion. As a side note, you can check out…
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