Complex trauma is tough to recognise, often because it doesn’t look the way most people would expect. It’s not one clear event with a beginning, middle, and end; it’s ongoing. It builds slowly, often ...

I’m a trauma therapist specialising in PTSD, CPTSD, and complex trauma. A lot of people I work with look like they’re coping but still feel on edge, disconnected, or suddenly pulled back into things ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

You probably think your hair is just sitting there looking pretty (or not so pretty on bad hair days), but it’s actually functioning as a biological record keeper, documenting every major emotional ...

Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The trauma response stems from your brain’s evolved ...

If you’re wondering what’s next for a region ravaged by wildfires, consider this possible future: Much of Los Angeles County and surrounding areas is about to need therapy. If not immediately, then ...