Maltreatment such as neglect and abuse are types of adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs. But they often say little about ...

As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy's quiet ...

In our ever-changing and constantly connected world, the impact of childhood trauma can have lasting consequences on adults, impacting families, friendships and business stability. Trauma ...

Childhood is often viewed as a time of innocence, laughter, and love—a phase meant to be cherished and protected. However, when these early years are marked by fear, neglect, or emotional harm, the ...

My family went to family therapy once. And by once, I mean literally one time. I remember the four of us sitting in this dimly lit room with bay windows that overlooked the rotary in the center of ...

Childhood experiences shape who we are, from how we form relationships to how our bodies respond to stress. When those early years contain abuse, neglect, or chronic fear, the negative effects may ...

"You can't get blood from a stone," as the old saying goes. Nowadays, we know that a traumatic childhood has all kinds of adverse impacts, from a whole litany of mental illnesses and even sometimes ...

As a nonprofit that provides mental health care for children ages 3 to 17, Clarity Child Guidance Center has noticed for more than a decade that 90% of our patients have experienced trauma of some ...