After my two posts on developmental trauma (here and here), many trauma survivors and therapists sent questions on how to apply the secure attunement framework with adults who are survivors of ...

“I don’t often tell people what I do,” said Rampe, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology. “People don’t want to hear about it or ...

One of the largest research analyses regarding the frequency of childhood trauma and its effects in adults is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). 14 The ACE study was led by Kaiser Permanente (KP ...

Through her work, Dr. Joyce Martella continues to provide hope, guidance, and practical strategies to survivors and professionals alike, creating a lasting impact in the mental health community. Learn ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

Childhood abuse and neglect are associated with different patterns of change in the human brain and mind as people grow older. A recent study reveals that experiencing high levels of early trauma ...

Most recently, DSM modifications for PTSD included a subtype group for children aged younger than 6 years. 18 Research has shown when diagnostic criteria that are sensitive to child developmental ...