Childhood should be a time of innocence and growth, but for many, it's marred by repeated traumatic experiences that leave lasting scars. Complex childhood trauma isn't just a buzzword—it's a profound ...

As medicine advances and more children with complex needs live into adulthood, the need for compassionate, specialized care continues to grow. The Comfort Zone’s young adult pilot program focuses on ...

As a trauma psychotherapist and trauma survivor, I’ve researched complex trauma therapy for years, trying to find the most effective techniques for myself and my clients. In my book, You Don’t Need to ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Complex PTSD often includes emotional dysregulation, negative ...

Most recently, DSM modifications for PTSD included a subtype group for children aged younger than 6 years. 18 Research has shown when diagnostic criteria that are sensitive to child developmental ...

Let's talk about the deep, often invisible wounds that many of our children carry. We, as DSLs, are regularly confronted with ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

There are times in our lives that additional support is needed in order to traverse the ups and downs of life's transitions. I specialize in supporting you as you navigate through these life ...

When Jessica Kluck signed the adoption papers in 2015, she was on her own. Kluck, a single woman living in Bismarck, adopted five Native American children, ages 5 to 16, all siblings, after serving as ...

One of the largest research analyses regarding the frequency of childhood trauma and its effects in adults is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). 14 The ACE study was led by Kaiser Permanente (KP ...