Disorganized attachment is a complex, oft-misunderstood attachment style that can profoundly affect one’s mental, relational, and even physical well-being. In developmental psychology, attachment refers to…
Covert or emotional incest is a form of emotional abuse in which parents rely on their child to meet their emotional needs, the way they…
A recent study of 4,500 Swedish twins found that autistic girls from ages 9-18 were three times as likely to experience sexual assault when compared…
At times, individuals might make sacrifices to please others in hopes of being liked and accepted. However, being a “people pleaser” might come with crossed…
“Anger is like a child, you don’t want to let it drive the car, and you certainly don’t want to stuff it in the trunk…
A friend of mine, Sigourney (name changed), once told me she would never see a therapist who wouldn’t hug her. Adamant that non-sexual touch in…
