This pattern can trap victims and lead to trauma bonding, where they form an attachment to the abuser for survival. Recognizing this cycle is key to understanding abusive relationships.

This emotional attachment, known as a trauma bond, develops out of a repeated cycle of abuse, devaluation, and positive reinforcement. It’s only natural to develop a bond with someone who treats ...

How can we break those cycles of intergenerational trauma? This week on RadioEd, Madeleine Lebovic chats with Associate Professor of Clinical Child Psychology Angela Narayan about the surprising ...

Violence against the weak manifests in countless forms—child abuse, bullying ... I forgot my earlier trauma and looked forward to the next year when I would be bestowed the dreaded title ...

Investing in programs that support foster youth, doesn't just impact individual lives; it helps to create a stronger, more ...

More trauma-informed HR consultants are offering their services to leaders who want to improve relationships with employees ...

These events are undoubtedly traumatic for people directly affected ... for instance — during a continuous news cycle, says Lawson. If you’re experiencing intense anxiety and sadness or ...

Across the United States we overlook the fact that child sex trafficking victims who are forced to commit other crimes are also victims of labor trafficking through forced criminality. It is perhaps ...