This post was co-authored by Laura O'Loughlin. Steering out of a driveway, I noticed a squirrel sprint onto the sidewalk near my car, so I stopped to watch. A companion squirrel ran after and stopped ...

Grounding techniques are strategies that can help someone manage traumatic memories or strong emotions. Examples include breathing exercises and focusing on the five senses. The purpose of grounding ...

Dissociation, or a disconnect from reality, may shield you from distress and traumatic experiences. But this defense mechanism can affect your emotional health over time. Here’s how to manage it.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder or C-PTSD refers to the mental condition when a person experiences the symptoms of PTSD with additional symptoms. One of the symptoms of C-PTSD is dissociation.