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The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Depression

In a recent article, journalist Johann Hari wrote about the doubt some scientists feel about... >>

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Helping Children Thrive: How I Spoke Up for One Little Girl

When I first met Rikki in the parking lot of a Motel 6, she effortlessly... >>

The Psychology Behind Strained Father Son Relationships

Over the years of working with men in therapy, I discovered that the issues that... >>

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What You Need to Know About Mental Abuse

We are often so focused on physical and sexual abuse that we forget to consider... >>

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The Making of a Murderer

Years ago, when I was in the process of creating a violence assessment scale, I... >>

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How to Break the Cycle of Child Abuse

At this point, I shouldn’t have to list off all the reasons spanking your child... >>

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VIDEO: Dr. James Garbarino talks about Raising Children in Proximity to Modern Day “Social Toxins”

Watch an excerpt from PsychAlive’s exclusive interview with Dr. James Garbarino. VIDEO: Dr. James Garbarino... >>

VIDEO: Dr James Garbarino on ‘The Psychologically Battered Child’

Watch an excerpt from PsychAlive’s exclusive interview with Dr. James Garbarino. Dr. James Garbarino talks... >>

VIDEO: Dr. Peter Levine on Sexual Abuse and Relational Trauma

Watch an excerpt from PsychAlive’s exclusive interview with Dr. Peter Levine. Dr. Peter Levine talks... >>

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The Abuse of Overparenting

I recently watched my 11-year-old nephew play basketball in his local league. As I took... >>

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