trauma

Betrayal Trauma in Addiction

Anna Aslanian

Betrayal trauma hits the foundation of the person and the relationship—trust.

Sleeping With the “Enemy”: Navigating Relationships in the #MeToo Era

Nicole Schiener

Identifying what I needed helped release and transform vicarious trauma into post-traumatic growth.

Reclaiming Our Stories From Trauma

Jenny TeGrotenhuis

Our past may have written the script, but we can write a new script for how we respond in the present.

Can Words Really Hurt Me?

Shantel Patu

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but can words really hurt me?

Intimate Partner Violence and the #MeToo Movement

Mary Beth George

Let’s not forget the brave survivors of intimate partner violence. Their #MeToo stories matter, too.

Can Couples Recover from Addiction Together? An Interview with Dr. Robert Navarra

Chris Dollard

We know that a satisfying couple relationship is the single biggest predictor of successful long-term recovery.

The Power of Us: How Men Can Help Women Recover from Sexual Violence

The Gottman Institute

One man asked me to give him as much of my pain as I could because if we carry it together, we will surely make it through.

Growing After Trauma: An Interview with Dr. Julie Gottman

Chris Dollard

Treating trauma is a powerful way for a therapist to observe profound human strength. It makes the work worth doing.

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