For many people struggling with alcohol dependence, the idea of recovery begins with one daunting step: withdrawal. Fear of ...

Recovery from alcohol use disorder begins with a critical and often misunderstood phase: detoxification. While many people ...

I’ve posted my definition of emotional abuse in the past. I’m repeating it now because I'm continually asked for it by media, clients, and readers. Emotional abuse is deliberately making loved ones ...

Many survivors are not broken by abuse; they are burdened by it, carrying relational labour that was never meant to be theirs ...

Cleveland Family Counseling offers services for those affected by narcissistic abuse, high-conflict divorce, and trauma. Founded by Carrie Ann Cleveland, a licensed therapist with over a decade of ...

Articles about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often focus on physical violence. But emotional abuse can also cause PTSD. Some research suggests it may be as harmful as, or even more harmful ...

The impact of an accident doesn’t necessarily end when the bruises fade or the bones heal. For many, the emotional aftermath lingers long after any physical pain subsides. Whether it’s a car crash, ...

Emotional abuse is domestic violence and a crime. Several institutions and organizations offer support to those who experience emotional abuse or any other type of domestic violence. People may think ...

While physical abuse leaves visible marks, emotional abuse can be just as damaging, inflicting invisible wounds that can shape a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors well into adulthood. Often ...