The cycle of trauma that is passed down through families is known as generational trauma. It is the transfer of trauma and its effects from one generation to the next. Causes of generation trauma include natural disasters, displacement, enslavement, systemic racism, war, oppression, and genocide. Read on to learn more about generational trauma and breaking the cycle.
Read MoreTransgender individuals often experience and carry trauma that is unique to them. Due to their identity, this group deals with extensive challenges. These include discrimination, exclusion, and other social…
Read MoreThanksgiving is a holiday that many of us look forward to. For many, it is a time of coming together and enjoying a wonderful meal. However, thanksgiving is also a time during which we may feel guilty for our celebration. Guilt can arise when we compare our own circumstances with those of others in our country and around the world. Some of us may be feeling uncomfortable celebrating a holiday.
Read MoreThink of your brain and your gut as a two-way system of roads that are intricately connected. Often, people have unexplained gastrointestinal issues with no clear cause. This is when they need to work with their healthcare provider to figure out if the root cause of their gastrointestinal distress is a mental or emotional one.
Read MoreBearing witness to the violence, climate change, and suffering in the world makes most of us feel helpless, powerless, and frustrated. When you scroll through social media or watch the news, you are exposed to all that is going wrong both locally and on a global scale. You may question how anything you do to help can possibly make a difference. For children and teenagers who have almost as much access to news as adults, this can lead to fear, confusion, and anxiety.
Read MoreOne of the central relationships in a woman’s life is the one she has with her mother. This is the relationship that will influence how she views herself, her partners, intimacy, and the kind of mother she will be. The bond you have with your mother has a lasting impact on your life. What does it mean for a child, a young adult, and an adult woman when she feels unloved by her mother?
Read MoreVery few people go through life unscathed by regrets. There is always something we could have, should have, or would have done. We can get lost in ruminating over what if I had, what if I had not, I wish I did, I wish I didn’t.
Read MoreAdolescence can be a tough time not just for children, but also for their parents. A concern that many parents have once their child enters adolescence is how to maintain a connection with their child. The teenage years offer an opportunity to build a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with your child. However, for many families, this becomes increasingly difficult to do with tweens and teens.
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