What is a Trauma Bond and How Does One Form?

Have you ever been in a relationship that you just cannot seem to leave? Or maybe you have witnessed a friend, a family member, or even a coworker deal with a toxic relationship. You may have questioned yourself about why you were holding onto an obviously problematic...

Coping With Trauma? Try Mindfulness

Trauma, in a psychological context, is broadly defined as a person’s emotional response to a horrific or terrifying event. Such events may include abuse, sexual assault, a serious car accident, or time served in combat. These are only a few examples and many other...

Looking at C-PTSD—What Is It?

Many already have some idea of what PTSD is. Images of veterans or assault survivors come to mind. However, those who suffer from PTSD are not limited to car accidents, violent attacks, natural disasters, etc. There is a type of PTSD called C-PTSD. The “C” stands for...

Coping with Trauma as a Frontline Worker

Frontline workers have seen and overcome challenge after challenge over the last couple of years. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to this very day, they have taken care of the public, put their own health on the line, and have seen and experienced things...

How Long Does PTSD Last? What to Know

In the U.S. alone, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 3.5% of adults. Many people think it’s something that only impacts those in the military, but that’s an old stereotype that simply isn’t true. While military members can be at risk if they’re in active...