Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

Trauma bonding explains how unresolved emotional wounds, brain chemistry and fear-based attachment can trap people in harmful ...

“Survival mode” has become one of those wellness buzzwords—but most people using it have no idea what it really means. In my role as a trauma therapist, I've observed an increasing number of clients ...

There are people who fall into what's called a “survival mode” when things are getting bad. This means they're basically trying to make it through each day, with stress and pressure that never really ...