Couples Therapy
We must recognize that we are more than “homo sapiens’. We are ‘homo vinculum’ -the one who bonds with others. And these bonds are what will save us. They always have.” - Dr. Sue Johnson
We must recognize that we are more than “homo sapiens’. We are ‘homo vinculum’ -the one who bonds with others. And these bonds are what will save us. They always have.” - Dr. Sue Johnson
Can Trauma Affect my Relationships and Sex?
Yes, early childhood and any type of trauma can affect your intimate relationships and your sex life. Trauma can alter the perception of your experiences and your reactions. These altered perceptions, reactions, and thoughts can have negative effects in your intimate relationships.
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DID YOU EXPERIENCE CHILDHOOD TRAUMA? IS YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA?
The body and the brain do not forget trauma. Childhood trauma affects emotional, mental and physical health across a lifetime. It is not something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain and the lifetime effects. The effects of trauma unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who have experienced high levels of trauma are at high risk for developing health illnesses and emotional struggles. |