Trauma & Stress

Trauma bonding is the phenomenon of feeling emotional attachment or sympathy toward an abuser or perpetrator.

Trauma processing is a healing journey where traumatic memories and emotions stored in the mind are safely worked through, gradually reducing their impact on everyday life.

The process of recognizing stimuli that trigger trauma memories and learning healthy ways to cope with them.

A step-by-step model that systematically outlines the process of recovering from trauma.

Resilience after trauma is the ability to psychologically recover and adapt even after experiencing a traumatic event. It is the inner strength that allows you to get back up after going through something deeply painful.

Dissociation in trauma refers to the experience of the mind separating from reality during a traumatic event. It is a natural defense mechanism the mind uses to protect itself from overwhelming pain.

Trauma and memory refers to the unique ways that traumatic experiences affect how memories are stored, retrieved, and processed. Extreme psychological shock changes the brain's normal memory systems in distinct and lasting ways.

A trigger is a stimulus that brings up memories of past trauma and causes emotional or physical reactions.

Shell shock refers to the psychological and physical reactions that emerged after soldiers experienced extreme fear and trauma on the battlefield, and is considered an early concept of what we now call PTSD.

A phenomenon in which a traumatic event is vividly re-experienced as if it is happening again in the present moment.

School trauma refers to psychological wounds caused by shocking or harmful experiences in a school environment. Negative experiences such as bullying, corporal punishment, and school violence can leave lasting marks on the mind.

Healing from abuse refers to the process of recovering from the psychological wounds caused by physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. The path to healing is not easy, but with the right support, recovery is absolutely possible.

An experience where consciousness, memory, identity, and perception become separated or disconnected from one another. It can range from mild everyday experiences to severe clinical conditions.

A condition where a person is unable to recall important personal memories related to trauma.

Dissociative fugue is a rare dissociative phenomenon where a person suddenly forgets their identity and unexpectedly wanders away from home or work.

A condition where two or more distinct personality states exist, causing disruptions in behavior, consciousness, and memory.

Simple ways of breathing that can help calm your body and mind.

Avoidant coping is a stress management strategy in which a person escapes or distracts themselves from the source of stress or the emotions it triggers, rather than addressing the problem directly.

Type A Stress refers to the chronic stress that arises from Type A personality traits — intense competitiveness, impatience, and perfectionism. The constant pressure to beat the clock and accomplish more and more leaves both the mind and body exhausted.