Understanding Trauma Bonding

Understanding Trauma Bonding

Trauma bonding is a powerful and often misunderstood psychological pattern that keeps people stuck in toxic or abusive relationships. At its core, trauma bonding occurs when intense emotional experiences—such as fear, manipulation, and intermittent affection—create a...
Strategies for Coping with Divorce Stigma

Strategies for Coping with Divorce Stigma

This week, on our radio series, we tackled one of the most painful yet unspoken aspects of divorce: the stigma that follows you long after the papers are signed. As a Clinical Psychologist who has walked this path personally, I want to share strategies that can help...
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Marriage

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Marriage

We often enter marriage with dreams of a fairytale ending – love, support, intimacy, and growth. But what many couples don’t anticipate is how the pain of the past can quietly shape, strain, or even sabotage the relationship. As a clinical psychologist with over...