Many friends, family, and co-workers do not understand why traumatized people see danger in the world similar to their prior trauma. Sexual assault victims see attackers everywhere. Combat veterans ...

Trauma permanently alters how the brain processes. In a world that generally views taking care of yourself as a liability or chore that inconveniences others, it’s incredibly difficult to undo that ...

I’ve spent decades as a forensic psychologist and clinical traumatologist treating traumatized people. Trauma disrupts functioning and wellbeing. Some assume that traumatic reactions are the response ...