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 ...

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

Trauma bonding has become a widely used term on social media. It attracts attention because it sounds clinical, serious, and ...

Most people think trauma bonds develop from shared difficult experiences or mutual support during tough times. However, mental health professionals warn that these emotional connections often mask a ...

One of the things I love about being a therapist and a writer is that both require that I do a lot of reading. This past weekend, while preparing for a workshop on marriage, I pulled out a book I'd ...

Shaun Gray, known widely across social media as Mightyyyymouse, has launched his flagship program, the Trauma Bond Breaker: 21-Day No-Contact Reset, offering ...

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Francesca Beaudoin PhD ’17, the interim dean of the School of Public Health, said that most people who have experienced a traumatic event recover. But some individuals may develop long-lasting ...

ध्यानात् विषयान् पुंसः संगस्तेषूपजायते। संगात् संजायते कामः कामात् क्रोधोऽभिजायते॥ Sometimes a painful relationship feels magical. Even when it hurts, the heart believes it is a soul connection. Many ...

“ That class profoundly shaped my career trajectory. I recall being intrigued by the idea that someone with a previously healthy and adaptive life could experience a traumatic event that can so ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Traditional recovery plans for traumatic injuries focus on healing visible injuries, often leaving emotional and mental scars untreated. Researchers at The Ohio State University ...