Young people need support throughout their development and this is particularly important when they are going through puberty. If these children live in dysfunctional families then they are not likely to get the support they need at home, however this does not mean that all is lost.
When I was growing up I believed that my family was horrendously unique. I was sure it would be impossible to find another father who acted in as deranged a manner as mine did. It was painfully clear that he hated me and adored my brother, but I simply could not work out why. Then … Read more
Did you know that suffering emotional abuse as a child can increase your risk of developing chronic pain conditions as an adult? Several studies have found a link between childhood emotional abuse and various physical ailments in adulthood.
The Linen Cupboard Metaphor is used to explain how traumatic memories can be improperly stored in the brains of people with PTSD/complex PTSD.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events — such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse — experienced in the first 18 years of life.
Parents going through a divorce, or who are in an acrimonious relationship, often have no idea how to shield their children from the emotional distress that can be caused by it.
PTSD symptoms in men can include flashbacks of the event, avoidance of reminders of the event, anger, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Men may also feel detached from friends and family, or be more aggressive than usual.
Complex trauma can have a significant impact on your relationship with your partner. It can be difficult to maintain healthy, functional relationships when we are struggling with the symptoms of CPTSD.