Introduction
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from what happened to us, but from the effort of being someone other than ourselves. Developmental trauma and the chronic absence of secure attachment quietly erode our capacity to feel fully alive and authentic, and the strategies we developed to manage that absence…
Introduction
Before a child can form a single conscious memory, the architecture of their emotional life is already being built. Allan N. Schore's landmark work in interpersonal neurobiology shows that the capacity for self-regulation, our lifelong ability to manage stress and emotion, is not something we develop in isolation. It is sculpted through the…
Trauma is not just an event, but also the physical and psychological effects it has on an individual. We can change lives and impact health and well-being in many ways. The body and mind can present unpredictable and complex symptoms that greatly affect the quality of life.
Developmental Trauma
"Developmental trauma" refers to the frequent…
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What is it? Do I have it?
The term “Religious Trauma Syndrome” (RTS) was introduced by Marlene Winell in 2011.
Winell recognized the benefit of publicly identifying the symptoms experienced by those who suffer from RTS. A clear description of the symptoms can provide hope for healing and reduce shame for those affected.
Religious…
