childhood trauma

Jul
22
Young girl sad because of parentification

Parentification's Devastating Consequences on Childhood

Trauma is intergenerational. Parentification often gets passed down from one generation to the next. The earlier it begins and the longer it lasts, the more detrimental it is to the child.
10 min read
Jul
20
Woman radiating happiness, contentment, and joy from using healthy coping skills

Grow Your Toolbox With Healthy Coping Skills

Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills offer relief. But, unhealthy coping mechanisms tend to only provide temporary relief and they can be detrimental in the long run. They can lead to a toxic cycle of dependency since the key issues don't get resolved.
9 min read
Jul
12
Mom and dad monkey cuddling their baby monkey

How I Protect My Children Against Sexual Assault

As a parent, the idea of harm falling onto my children is terrifying. It is a fear that keeps me up at night. As a Forensic Psychologist, I see the dark side of humanity. With my experience, I'm using these methods to protect them from sexual assault.
5 min read