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 this ...

Trauma can deeply impact mental and emotional health, causing physical symptoms and strain on relationships. Unhealed trauma can manifest in various ways, including overwhelming feelings, suicidal ...

We all have our scars, but what happens when we bury them so deep they start to shape our lives in ways we don’t even notice? Trauma, whether it’s from childhood or more recent experiences, doesn’t ...

People with rejection trauma may experience overwhelming emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, or shame in response to perceived or actual rejection. A fear of rejection can lead individuals to avoid ...

"I'm not going to ask you to tell me about all the worst moments in your life and then schedule you for another appointment to do it again next week." I often share this bit in my first sessions with ...

The people who come to me for therapy often describe how the traumas they've survived continue to affect them. Some of the most painful effects are on their relationships. Below are 12 of the most ...

Intergenerational trauma is where the psychological effects of painful events are passed on in families. A psychotherapist shared five signs you might be experiencing intergenerational trauma.

Dealing with unresolved past trauma can sometimes be very painful. It can mentally and emotionally wreck you. The worst part of dealing with it is that it can affect your present life and ...

A study by the World Health Organization (WHO) states that more than 70% of people will experience a traumatic event at some point in life, and to be honest, we’re surprised that number isn’t higher.

It is human to want to connect with others. And sometimes, if you’ve had a particularly rough day (or week, or year), it can be freeing to bond with someone by sharing deep secrets or your troubled ...