Sources of Childhood Trauma – More Than Just Abuse
A Closer Look at Additional Sources of Childhood Trauma It’s natural to want to protect our children from harsh realities and from pain. We quickly notice new bruises or scars, but what about the wounds we can’t see? Behind the smiles and carefree attitudes, some teenagers are battling deeper, more profound, hidden wounds–Teen Trauma. Trauma […]
Healing from Childhood Trauma: Insights into Well-being and Resilience
Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic events that take place in childhood. As many as one in every eight adults carries the weight of these events in their past. These childhood traumas have long-lasting impacts that follow people into adulthood. Fortunately, there is help available, but you must understand these impacts before you can get the appropriate support. […]
Spotting & Helping Teens Overcome Psychological Trauma
Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs – Recognizing Psychological Trauma in Teenagers and How to Help Them Psychological trauma is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the globe, but today we will discuss how it is affecting our most vulnerable population – our teens. More than two-thirds of children reported at least 1 […]
Abandonment Trauma: How to Get Help for Your Adolescent Before Things Get Worse
What is Abandonment Trauma? Everybody has read stories about so-called “feral” children who somehow survived alone in remote areas of the world. When discovered, these children could not speak, presented minimal development of emotions beyond fear and distrust, and resisted psychological and life skills therapy. Even severely neglected children who have had the least possible […]
The Link Between Love Obsessive Disorder and Childhood Trauma
What Causes Obsessive Love Disorder (OLD) and how is it linked to childhood trauma? What are the signs
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Guide for Teens and Parents
When an adolescent experience some level of trauma, whether that is sexual abuse, traumatic loss, or maltreatment, the repercussions from the experience can be dire. Due to the trauma experienced, the teen can have both behavioral and emotional negative responses, distorted beliefs or perceptions, and even difficulty dealing with normal life stressors. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is a […]
