When living through chronic, ongoing trauma during childhood, our mind will do whatever it takes to survive. When those traumatic experiences, whether marked by abuse or neglect, take place in the ...

Trauma therapists often carry an invisible emotional weight while helping others heal. Here's how they can take care of ...

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You have probably heard of “fight or flight” responses to distressing situations. You may also be familiar with the tendency to “freeze”. But there is another defence or survival strategy a person can ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...