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Healing from Relational Trauma

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Relationships are the space where we are formed as people, but also the place where the deepest wounds can be created. Relational trauma — wounds inflicted by people we trusted — is one of the most challenging forms of trauma, precisely because it affects the core of our capacity to connect with others. And yet, if the wounds were created in relationships, it is also in relationships that healing can occur.

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Stabilization Techniques for Trauma Survivors

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

When you have lived through a traumatic experience, your body and mind may react as if the danger is still present. Your heart races, breathing accelerates, thoughts spiral — or, conversely, you feel numb and disconnected. Stabilization techniques are practical tools that help you exit these states and reconnect with the safe present.

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Complex Trauma and Childhood Trauma: What You Need to Know

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Childhood trauma is not merely a painful memory from the past. It is an experience that shapes the architecture of the developing brain, influencing how you perceive the world, relate to others, and see yourself, often without your awareness. Understanding complex trauma and its impact is essential to understanding why certain patterns repeat in your life — and how you can begin to change them.

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PTSD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not a weakness or a choice. It is a real clinical condition, with well-documented neurobiological foundations, that occurs when the nervous system remains “stuck” in survival mode after a traumatic experience. Understanding PTSD is the first step toward effective treatment and recovery.

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What Is Psychological Trauma and How It Affects Us

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

Psychological trauma is one of the most profound and least understood phenomena in mental health. Although the word “trauma” is frequently used in everyday language, the clinical reality of trauma is much more complex and nuanced. This guide aims to provide a clear, research-based understanding of what trauma is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it.

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