When children are forced to act in adult roles, due to family circumstances or dysfunctional roles, it can greatly affect their ability to have healthy adult relationships.
When children are forced to act in adult roles, due to family circumstances or dysfunctional roles, it can greatly affect their ability to have healthy adult relationships.
Many trauma survivors blame themselves due to shame and the coping mechanisms they developed to survive in their environment. Unlearning this is the first step to healing.
Many trauma survivors blame themselves due to shame and the coping mechanisms they developed to survive in their environment. Unlearning this is the first step to healing.
The concept of pro-bono work has long been a hot debate in the therapy field. Here are 6 ways that we are meeting this ethical obligation that we may not realize.
The concept of pro-bono work has long been a hot debate in the therapy field. Here are 6 ways that we are meeting this ethical obligation that we may not realize.
While all abusive relationships are toxic, not all toxic relationships are abusive. But there are some other differences that you should consider before labeling.
While all abusive relationships are toxic, not all toxic relationships are abusive. But there are some other differences that you should consider before labeling.
Survivors of parental neglect and abandonment, particularly those abandoned during their teen or adult years, often internalize the burden of blame unfairly placed on them by others.
Survivors of parental neglect and abandonment, particularly those abandoned during their teen or adult years, often internalize the burden of blame unfairly placed on them by others.
Knowing what to say—and what not to say—to a loved one who grew up with a mentally ill parent can be difficult. These tips can help guide the process for you
Knowing what to say—and what not to say—to a loved one who grew up with a mentally ill parent can be difficult. These tips can help guide the process for you
New research has illuminated how traumatic experiences during childhood can literally alter the structure and chemistry of the brain, leading to long-lasting consequences.
New research has illuminated how traumatic experiences during childhood can literally alter the structure and chemistry of the brain, leading to long-lasting consequences.
It is difficult to explain the trauma of abandonment by a parent to those who have not experienced it. A new book called 'No Son of Mine' does just that.
It is difficult to explain the trauma of abandonment by a parent to those who have not experienced it. A new book called 'No Son of Mine' does just that.
The case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard has captured the public's attention, in part due to its psychological intrigue, sparking widespread fascination and debate about victimhood.
The case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard has captured the public's attention, in part due to its psychological intrigue, sparking widespread fascination and debate about victimhood.
Seasonal mood changes are nothing new. For those sensitive to heat or extreme temperatures, the summer months may be synonymous with discomfort rather than relaxation.
Seasonal mood changes are nothing new. For those sensitive to heat or extreme temperatures, the summer months may be synonymous with discomfort rather than relaxation.
The cycle of domestic violence is upheld by systemic inequalities that benefit those in positions of privilege and authority, leaving poor victims with few, if any, supports.
The cycle of domestic violence is upheld by systemic inequalities that benefit those in positions of privilege and authority, leaving poor victims with few, if any, supports.