Thank you for sharing this wonderfully, insightful information! It was a big help to me and I will be sure to share it with others.

Hope you'll enjoy Part 1 of my 2 Part Series in Psychology Today, 7 Ways Adversity Changes the Brain - and What we Can Do About It . I gathered together the most current research, in hopes it will help those on their healing journey....

Hello friends I need help and want to be more interactive in this goup. i have purchased the book. Childhood disrupted by Donna Nakazawa. i am a ADULT TRAUMA VICTIM and feel like a WOUNDED CHILD. I JUST STARTED COUNSELING WITH a EMDR Therapist for about 3 weeks now. it hurts. My mother was a female batterer. Can this group help me to learn WHY do we not want our biograpy to become our biology. i guesss i am finding my voice have the questions now in life to ask why. As a kid i got beat up...

I am baffled and frustrated at the lack of trauma understanding among therapist especially those who work with couples and adults. Does anyone else find this troubling? My partner attends 12 step program and sees a therapist--but very little of it is addressing his ACES. I encourage the work he is doing but have to bite my tongue on the missing pieces, lest I trigger him. A previous newly trained, couples counselor spent alot of time on "communication" all the while ignoring the ACES related...

Hi Rick, Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry to hear about the pain you endured as a child and continue to be challenged with as an adult. In addition to the book that you picked up, I would suggest checking out "The Body Keeps The Score," by Bessel VanDerKolk. I found this book to have great insight and helped me to make connections about why I do the things that I do sometimes (I also have a trauma history). Sincerely, Erin

Hi Monica, I'm a psychotherapist with a specialization in childhood trauma. I hear your frustration and am sorry you're dealing with this. Unfortunately, not all couples therapists will go beyond the "presenting problem". Of course some do, but potential clients needs to do their due diligence and address questions about a therapists training, experience and approach either over the phone or at the initial appointment. You're sensitive to these issues but most people aren't. Someone with...

Hello. I’m Corey Wolff, and I have experienced childhood trauma. I speak about my journey and how I have healed from it. I would love to speak virtually to the members of your group. It would be both informative and inspiring. I am willing to speak for free. I am looking forward to your reply. My email is cswolff1972@yahoo.com Best, Corey Wolff https://facebook.com/events/s/healing-from-childhood-trauma/1294455877713593/