Emotional neglect is heavy and those overlooked feelings from our early years can leave a lasting imprint on our adult lives. While it might not be dinner party conversation, understanding the nuances ...

If you are familiar with the field of psychology, perhaps you have heard the story of Genie. Genie was raised in complete isolation in the 1950s and ’60s. She was emotionally deprived and physically ...

Do you feel like the one member of your family who is identified as the odd one out? If so, grab a seat and join our very big table. I have worked with many wonderful people who have been excluded by ...

Tension: We prize adult “composure” without questioning whether it stems from genuine self-awareness or a hidden emotional survival strategy. Noise: Our culture conflates self-reliance with maturity, ...

A viral TikTok by @bigsiscasey has reignited an important conversation: what happens when an emotionally immature parent raises you? In the video, she explains, “Being raised by a parent who is overly ...

Inner Child is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...

One of the largest research analyses regarding the frequency of childhood trauma and its effects in adults is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). 14 The ACE study was led by Kaiser Permanente (KP ...

“Parental alienation destroys families in silence,” Conway concludes. “But silence is a choice we no longer have to make. By speaking openly, validating survivors and reforming our systems, we can ...

What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can potentially cause trauma. ACEs aren’t specific. They can include any distressful event between birth and age 17.

Other causes of DTD include witnessing acts of violence, permanent loss of an essential caregiver, institutionalization, and experiencing inconsistent custodians, such as multiple and abusive foster ...