We Learn Who We Are by Watching the People Who Raised Us
Most of us don’t understand this until far too late in life: We learn how to be human by watching other humans. Not from class.Not from literature.From our mother and father. Or whomever brought us up. Nobody is born understanding how to handle strong emotions.Or how to request what we need.Or how to say “no” […]
Hidden Wounds: Understanding Covert & Insidious Trauma
What if trauma isn’t what you think it is? Most individuals understand trauma as extreme events—physical abuse, severe neglect, or violent experiences. These are overt traumas, clear and generally acknowledged as destructive. Not all trauma, though, manifests this way. Some wounds are concealed. They develop gradually over time and in ways that are hard to […]
Could Subtle Childhood Experiences Be Affecting You Now? Exploring the Hidden Impacts of Covert Trauma
What sort of images first come to mind when you consider the term “trauma?” For many of us, our first thoughts are of major, clearly defined events—things like physical abuse, neglect, or major accidents. But suppose I told you trauma isn’t always that obvious? Sometimes it’s woven throughout our life in ways so faint, so […]