Articles about Abuse

Against the backdrop of South Africa's appalling baby rape statistics; we are reminded that functional adults only develop from properly loved babies.

A masterful illustration of the multilayered nature of horrific traumatic experience. Contains disguised session material.

Ever wonder how one gets trapped in the cycle of abuse? Is there even hope for one who has been entrenched in such type of partnerships? This article provides a brief ove...

Early childhood trauma can shape brain development, emotional regulation, and relationships well into adulthood, but research also shows these effects are not fixed; supp...

Over the years, I have been struck by how commonly it emerges that patients have been sexually abused by their own mothers, sometimes flagrantly, sometimes in the guise o...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape health, behaviour, and wellbeing across the lifespan. Read on to understand what ACEs measure, how scores are interpreted, and ...

Confused after arguments? Learn how DARVO, reactive abuse, and betrayal trauma distort reality, and how to protect your mental clarity.

A thought provoking and penetrating glimpse into the psychoanalytic treatment of an anorexic adolescent girl.