As kids, we’re often told that our parents are our rocks. They are the people who provide safety, love, and guidance. But what happens when that rock is cracked by their own unresolved pain? Trauma ...
Ava was only 13, but she could tell the second her dad stopped taking his medication. His lips twitched more. He made eye contact less. He developed an intense preoccupation with everything in the ...
When a parent suffered trauma as a child, their kids are affected. Trauma in childhood echoes through generations, according to new research that could have implications for thousands of migrant ...
7 Things a Trauma-Informed Psychologist Is Begging Parents and Grandparents To Stop Doing ASAP originally appeared on Parade. "I turned out fine." "They'll never remember this time, anyway." These ...
When preparing to welcome your new baby into the world, you may have thought of everything. You probably decorated their nursery and lovingly prepared adorable outfits for photos. However, have you ...
In this UK sample, non-birthing parents show significant childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) symptoms and increased invasion in the parent-infant relationship after traumatic ...
Certain topics are not discussed enough, and one of those sensitive ones is the dynamics of trauma bonding. Relegated to intimate relationships in most cases, it is equally significant and destructive ...
A coalition of charities will host a conference this month dedicated to helping parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of parenting while healing from trauma. The Women’s Resource Centre has ...