by Shirley Davis | Nov 19, 2018 | ACEs
In our last article, we examined the definition of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and briefly touched on what ACEs do to the brain. In today’s article, we are going to explore, in depth, the changes which occur in our brains from trauma during childhood. As most...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 15, 2018 | ACEs
Most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder. Once called shell-shock, the disorder develops after being exposed to a highly traumatic situation such as war or a car wreck. However, there is another type of trauma-induced problem called complex...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 5, 2018 | ACEs, Attachment Trauma
In the series on attachment styles, we have covered much ground. We’ve learned about the four basic attachment styles, secure, avoidant, anxious and disorganized and how they affect adult lives. We have also covered a few of the mental health issues that can result...