According to CDC data, 1 in 4 children experiences some form of trauma or abuse in their childhood. More sobering statistics indicate that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have experienced rape at some point in their lives. These numbers suggest that many people, male and female, young and old, have and … [Read more...]
What is Emotional Incest?
Many of us grew up in households that were dysfunctional, where boundaries between parents and adults were blurred in unhealthy ways. Emotional incest is not of a sexual nature, but it does describe unhealthy emotional interactions between adults and children that are psychologically … [Read more...]
Coping with Kavanaugh
It has been five days since Judge Brett Kavanaugh was voted in for his lifetime appointment as a Justice in our nation’s highest court of law. His appointment, and the events leading up to it, are arguably amongst some of the most controversial issues that have ever taken place within the history of … [Read more...]
Independence Day and Fireworks: How to Keep Your Trauma History from Spoiling the Fun
For many of us, the Fourth of July is a highly anticipated summer holiday that usually includes family and friends, cooking outdoors, and of course, fireworks. People of all ages get into the spirit of celebrating our country’s independence by buying, lighting-off or watching fireworks shows. But if … [Read more...]
