When you hear the word dissociation, it might bring to mind disconnection or trauma. Yet dissociation isn’t always negative. It’s an essential part of a healthy, adaptive mind. It allows us to fluidly ...

Childhood should be a time of innocence and growth, but for many, it's marred by repeated traumatic experiences that leave lasting scars. Complex childhood trauma isn't just a buzzword—it's a profound ...

For many survivors who find the strength to leave an abusive situation, pain can linger for years, sometimes without a ...

I work with individual clients and groups affected by complex trauma and PTSD (rooted in armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i. As private practice and NHS ...

CARBONDALE — Internationally known experts in the field of complex trauma and dissociation will be the featured speakers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s second annual Trauma Training ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Your life experiences can have long-lasting implications on your mental health. Traumatic situations that persist over time ...

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or ...

After going public with her diagnosis, the singer explains how it affects her. — -- One day after publicly revealing that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, Lady Gaga ...