Mental Health

Trauma is something many people experience at a young age. Whether it’s parental divorce, the death of a pet, or bullying, traumatic experiences can come in many forms. But while some people overcome trauma early on, others will see its effects stretch far into adulthood.  Early trauma can impact your […]

Childhood trauma can happen when a child experiences a distressing event. That event may be violent, dangerous, or life-threatening. It’s certainly extremely upsetting to the child. But what is childhood trauma exactly?  That depends somewhat on the child. An event or series of events that traumatize one child may not […]

Children aren’t immune from experiencing traumatic happenings. Whether it’s parental divorce, grieving the loss of a pet or loved one, witnessing a violent crime, or being the victim of abuse or neglect, childhood trauma comes in many different forms and levels of severity. Some readjust after the traumatic event and […]

Trauma has lasting effects on behavior and a person’s perspective of the world. When you experience an intense, distressing event, emotional trauma is the lasting response to the stress of that experience. It can leave you struggling with self-esteem, expressing your feelings, and forming or maintaining relationships. It can even […]

Sometimes, when you’ve experienced trauma, you try to convince yourself it wasn’t actually “that bad.” You may have thought, “Other people have experienced worse than me. Why do I have any right to feel upset?”  No matter what level of trauma you’ve experienced, your feelings are valid. You don’t have […]

Childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping your future self, but not all early experiences are positive. Distressing and traumatic experiences during childhood can deeply affect emotional and psychological development, especially in how you form and maintain relationships later in life.  Some people experience childhood trauma without consciously remembering […]