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Why childhood trauma teaches you to cry in silence

In this video I talk about how childhood trauma can teach us to stay quiet, hide our pain, and believe our feelings are a burden. I share how this silent crying often starts as a way to survive ...
In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated that 1 billion children were maltreated each year around the globe. Maltreatment such as neglect and abuse are types of adverse childhood experiences, ...
Childhood trauma can cause depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and more. Trauma’s effects can continue influencing a person’s feelings, health, and behaviors as an ...
Why does trust feel so fragile for some people? Childhood trauma can shape how we relate to uncertainty, what we anticipate from others, and how we experience ourselves.
Parents often want to give their children what they never had. But unresolved trauma can shape parenting in ways we don’t ...
The Center for Child Counseling hosted a "Lead The Fight" luncheon at The Breakers. Guest speaker Benjamin Perks, a UNICEF global advocate, discussed ending child trauma and maltreatment. Perks ...
It's yet more evidence that working on your mental health can impact future generations, too. "Generational trauma" has been a buzz phrase for a few years now, as more and more adults learn that the ...
You're never alone, even if you've gone through trauma. A thread on Reddit, that was also shared on TikTok, asked a serious question to the forum’s followers regarding how people’s traumatic childhood ...
In our ever-changing and constantly connected world, the impact of childhood trauma can have lasting consequences on adults, impacting families, friendships and business stability. Trauma ...
A study showed that increased exposure to childhood trauma was associated with poor mental health outcomes, increased stress, and higher risks for suicide among adults. Stress appraisals and perceived ...