Trauma occurs when a person is faced with an overwhelming experience of fear and helplessness. Psychological trauma can shape the way a person sees the world. Any event a person finds physically or emotionally threatening or harmful can be considered traumatic. Examples include a car…
What is Religious Trauma? Religious abuse, also known as spiritual abuse, is a type of psychological and emotional mistreatment that may result in religious trauma. Cloaked in the veil of dogmatic theology, this type of abuse often involves humiliation, coercion, control, and exploitation. For some,…
What is a Quarter-Life Crisis? The mid-twenties to the early thirties are often described as the most transformative period in a person’s life. With it comes milestones like career planning, exploring relationships, living alone for the first time, and deciding on long-term and professional goals.…
In America, depression is the most common mental disorder, with 322 million people suffering from it worldwide. There is a common misconception that it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the truth is that the disease is far more complex than…
It is expected that the number of Americans age 65 or older will rise from 46 million to 96 million over the next few decades. It is highly likely that all older people will at some point face a health crisis. Whether it is chronic…
Do you struggle with anxiety? Maybe you feel overwhelmed in social situations. You may have a fear about a particular thing such as dogs or flying in a plane. Perhaps you experience panic attacks. Or, you might just feel anxious from time to time in…