Early life experiences shape human development in profound and lasting ways. Recent scientific literature provides evidence ...

Happiness is something many of us desire, yet it often feels elusive. We often chase it through external accomplishments, relationships, or material possessions, but the true key to happiness lies not ...

During Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to address some common misconceptions. First and foremost, it is essential to remember that many of the conditions we treat in mental health do not ...

Trauma is far more prevalent in the populations that professionals across every sector serve than most training programs have ...

Carol J. Geffner, president of Geffner Group, LLC, is a sought-after coach, consultant, and author of Building a New Leadership Ladder. In today's business environment, leaders face unprecedented ...

Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind or body—it lives in your bank account, too. Sexual assault and unhealed sexual trauma, in particular, can impact emotional well-being, but can also have long-term ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...