Trauma bonding explains how unresolved emotional wounds, brain chemistry and fear-based attachment can trap people in harmful ...

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 ...

Emotional outbursts and sudden mood shifts are part of various mental health conditions. Learn what drives this dysregulation ...

If you think ‘not feeling anything’ is a strength, you may be mistaking emotional numbness for true emotional safety. Here’s ...

Dissociation is not a rare or imaginary condition but a common, trauma-driven survival strategy that alters awareness, memory ...

The word "dissociation" has grown in popularity and become embedded in everyday language, but nmisconceptions persist, ...

The Princess of Wales offered a moment of gentle connection during a visit to a trauma therapy centre in Bradford, ...

You probably think your hair is just sitting there looking pretty (or not so pretty on bad hair days), but it’s actually functioning as a biological record keeper, documenting every major emotional ...

Growing up in a religious environment can shape your beliefs, values, and worldview. But sometimes, the experience isn't as nurturing as it should be. If you were raised in the Christian faith, you ...

In my 13 years as a therapist, I’ve heard iterations of two questions hundreds of times: "What even is trauma?" and "How do I know if mine 'counts?'" I’ll never tire of answering these questions — ...