In order to break the cycle of trauma, we first need to define what we mean by trauma. There is a wide range of experiences in life that qualify as traumatic; some will lead to the development of PTSD ...
Our community faces an epidemic: a cycle of violence and crime that is deeply rooted in trauma. The adage "hurt people end up hurting people" rings painfully true. We see this played out in our ...
Teresa Cox-Bates was only 11 years old when her father died, an event that dramatically altered her family's circumstances and shaped her childhood experiences. "I really remember us not having enough ...
Parenting isn't for the faint of heart. Especially when you're trying to unlearn the missteps of past generations while keeping up with the latest TikTok trends. Today's Millennial and Gen X parents ...
Maybe you grew up with shouting in the home that passed for “normal,” feelings that were minimized, or love that came with conditions. This is generational trauma–and you are not alone. Many parents ...
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Trauma bonding is a strong emotional attachment formed through pain and affection. It can make unhealthy relationships feel ...
SEATTLE — Are you trying to unpack a traumatic childhood while parenting your own kids? Mary talked with Emma To, who found a way to begin healing her generational trauma as she parents her own ...
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