Trauma

Child sitting in their bedroom after verbal abuse

Impacts of Verbal Abuse on Children and Adults

Key Takeaways: Verbal abuse can have serious psychological, emotional, and physical effects on both children and adults. This includes things like low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Verbal abuse can also lead to physical health problems, such as eating disorders and headaches. Verbal abuse can create cycles of abuse in future generations. This is because children who are exposed to […]

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Signs of an abusive relationship

Warning Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship

Key Takeaways: Types of Abuse: Abuse in relationships can manifest as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, each with distinct signs and impacts on the victim. Signs of Physical Abuse: Physical abuse signs include unexplained injuries, defensive wounds, and changes in clothing style to hide bruises. Indicators of Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse may be indicated by

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A wife talking to her husband in the bedroom about his trauma

How To Help Someone With Trauma: What You Can Do

Understanding Trauma Experiencing a traumatic event can be utterly life-altering. Whether it’s a serious accident, act of violence, natural disaster, or other overwhelmingly stressful situations, trauma significantly affects a person’s mental and emotional well-being. When we go through something traumatic, it understandably elicits strong feelings like: Shock, denial, disbelief Helplessness, vulnerability Horror, anxiety, panic Anger, resentment, rage

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the cycle of unresolved stored trauma

Stored Trauma: Is Your Body Keeping Score

Key Takeaways: Unresolved trauma can manifest physically through chronic tension, headaches, feeling on edge, memory issues, etc. Trauma gets “trapped” in the body due to how the brain processes threatening events. Trauma can negatively impact relationships by causing emotional unavailability, lack of trust, avoidance of intimacy, withdrawal, and poor communication. Key areas of the brain,

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Invisible Wounds: The Impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world, the importance of nurturing emotional well-being in children cannot be overstated. Childhood emotional neglect, a pervasive yet often overlooked issue, has far-reaching consequences on an individual’s development and mental health. This silent epidemic, characterized by a lack of attunement, empathy, and responsiveness from caregivers, leaves countless children grappling

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Growing Up With Emotionally Immature Parents – 9 Signs

Growing up with emotionally immature parents can be challenging and happens in many homes. These parents, often unintentionally, leave an indelible mark on their offspring’s emotional landscapes, with lasting consequences. Occasionally, a glimmer of their desire for authentic connection may surface, enticing you to reach out. Yet, the closer you attempt to get, the more

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Somatic Therapy Exercises: Heal Your Body and Mind

Somatic therapy exercises can be an effective way to improve your mind-body connection and support healing from trauma. In addition, somatic approaches can cultivate a greater comprehension of oneself and decrease stress levels by understanding the interrelation of body and mind. This comprehensive guide will explore how it works, common exercises used in practice, its

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Uncovering the Complexity of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Women

NPD in females can be a complicated mental health issue, having potentially serious consequences. It often manifests through grandiosity, entitlement, and manipulation patterns that can be difficult to recognize without proper knowledge or experience. While NPD affects both men and women, the symptoms may present differently for each gender due to societal expectations and norms

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