Some parts of the United States acknowledge three levels of trauma centers, while others acknowledge five levels. Level 1 trauma is for the most serious injuries, where trauma is often large and ...

Part 2: How to Find a Real Trauma Therapist and What You Should Look For This post is part two of a three-part post that covers why it is important to work with a real trauma therapist, what a real ...

Betrayal trauma occurs when an individual’s well-being is threatened by an important person or institution in their life. They will have had a close relationship, dependence, or trust with the person ...

"Am I ever going to get over this?" Anna cried in my office. She had spent years grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic childhood, marked by neglect and emotional abuse at the hands of her ...

A trauma bond typically follows a cycle and rests on an imbalance of power. Recognizing the bond for what it is and getting help may help you break it. Leaving an abusive relationship usually isn’t as ...

When I began researching the transmission of transgenerational trauma and literary trauma testimony in 2010, I rarely encountered the word “trauma” in the media and national conversation. Trauma as a ...