Triangulation consequence of trauma

Triangulation consequence of trauma

You get in a fight with a cousin where he was in the wrong, he goes to your aunt and uncle and tells them about it and they side with him. That’s called triangulation and it’s something that comes up often in trauma therapy, which Mr. Orlans and Dr. Levy...

Childhood trauma can lead to unhealthy adulthood

A landmark research project over the last 20 years, the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, assessed thousands of adults’ physical and emotional well-being, then asked them about their childhood traumas: abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, and attachment.  They found...
Why talk about trauma?

Why talk about trauma?

Many parents and mental health professionals avoid talking with children about their prior traumas, fearing that such discussions will cause more pain and reinforce the trauma. Conversely, when children share their stories within a context of attunement, support, and...