While trauma is difficult at any age, the effects of trauma on a growing adolescent can impact who they become in the future. Developmental trauma can happen when a young person experiences repeated or long-lasting stress during key stages of growth. This may include...
When your teen seems constantly on edge, shut down or harder to reach, it can be difficult to know what is happening. Some changes may be part of normal teen development. Others may be signs that your teen is dealing with trauma-related distress. Complex...
Trauma can continue affecting daily life long after a distressing event has ended. Some people experience intrusive memories, emotional distress, sleep difficulties or ongoing anxiety that make it harder to feel safe and engaged in daily activities. If you’re...
Living through a deeply distressing event can shake your sense of safety and make it hard to imagine a peaceful future. For many people, the heavy emotional weight of a difficult experience doesn’t simply go away on its own. It can be common to find yourself...
Have you ever felt like your brain suddenly went offline during a stressful moment? Perhaps you were in the middle of a difficult conversation or faced with a looming deadline, and instead of taking action, you felt completely stuck. You may have felt physically...
As a parent, it can be hard to tell the difference between typical teen behavior and something deeper. If your teen has gone through a distressing or overwhelming experience, you may be wondering if trauma therapy could help. Trauma refers to the emotional, mental and...
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