Individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or assault often find it difficult to establish and maintain trusting relationships due to their trauma. This is because they may feel a sense of...
Eric was just a teenager when his country experienced a violent civil war that lasted for several years. He saw people getting killed, and he witnessed horrific scenes that still haunt him today....
Denial is one of the most common defense mechanisms used by trauma survivors to avoid facing their painful memories and emotions related to past experiences of sexual abuse or assault. It can be a...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can negatively impact an individual's life in many ways, including their ability to cope with daily activities, social interactions, and interpersonal...
What is Trauma-Informed Spirituality?
Trauma-informed spirituality is an emerging field of study that examines how traumatic experiences can impact one's belief system and religious practices. It...
Trauma and Trust
Trauma can have significant effects on an individual's ability to form healthy and trusting relationships. When someone has experienced trauma, they may become hypervigilant,...
Trauma is an emotional response to a painful event that has lasting psychological effects. Traumatic events may include abuse, violence, natural disasters, accidents, death, or life-threatening...
How do past emotional traumas shape adult sexual behaviors, intimacy patterns, and relationship expectations?
Let's define what emotional trauma is. Emotional trauma refers to any event or series...
The term "trauma" refers to a psychological response to an event that is perceived as life-threatening or emotionally painful. Trauma can be caused by physical injury, emotional abuse, neglect,...
Sexual expression is an important part of healing for trauma survivors because it allows them to reclaim ownership of their bodies and to feel empowered. This can be done through various methods such...