Most people think trauma bonds develop from shared difficult experiences or mutual support during tough times. However, mental health professionals warn that these emotional connections often mask a ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

Trauma isn’t just about what happens to someone; it’s about what happens next. The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced tens of thousands, caused tragic fatalities, and left many grappling ...

Encinitas therapist Kristen Hornung recently self-published her first book of poetry, “Too Jagged to Hold”. The deeply personal collection takes readers on her long and ongoing journey of recovery ...