Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their ...
When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...
Dr. Masse says that some people who were raised by an emotionally distant parent might struggle with their self-esteem and ...
Children who grow up with toxic and emotionally manipulative parents often question their self-worth and trust very early in life, struggling to fully emotionally develop in the face of someone ...
A contract killer sits across from me, quiet and unreadable. What turned him violent wasn’t rage; it was a childhood spent in ...
A child tells a psychologist that his parents get drunk and hit him. He begs her not to report to child protection services.
Every April, the Army recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month by focusing on the awareness and prevention needed to create safe, supportive environments for our children to grow and thrive.