As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy's quiet ...

Adults who grew up in difficult or unstable homes often do a few things as adults that are directly related to the trauma ...

Two recent studies published in Gastroenterology provide evidence that events in early life shape the long-term health of the ...

I recently posted "Navigating Childhood Trauma: Fact vs. Fiction" because childhood trauma is an important issue that sometimes gets confused or exaggerated. But it’s also possible to be missed and ...

Our most developmentally important relationships begin in our formative years and come from our teachers, mentors, friends, and our parents or parental figures. How we connect with others is, in some ...

Certain topics are not discussed enough and one of those sensitive ones is the dynamics of trauma bonding. Relegated to intimate relationships in most cases, it is equally significant and destructive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Childhood experiences shape who you are in ways you might not even realize. The way you handle your relationships as an adult, for ...

Three nursing leaders from across Santa Barbara County are uniting in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about the connection between childhood trauma and long-term health ...

Childhood trauma can leave deep marks, but it doesn’t have to define a person’s future. With trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapies, and strong support systems, many children and teens can ...

All children need to feel safe, understood and valued. This is especially true for children who have experienced trauma. Early, hurtful experiences can cause children to see the world differently and ...

As a toddler, bestselling author Moshitadi Lehlomela sucked her thumb thin and dry as a self-soothing mechanism in response ...