Improved treatment for developmental trauma [apa.org]
By Zara Abrams, American Psychological Association, July 1, 2021 James* was born to a mother who suffered from chronic depression and a substance use disorder. She never physically abused him, but she could not provide consistent care. As a result, he faced poverty, homelessness, and severe neglect throughout his childhood. At one point, James was temporarily removed from his mother’s care and placed in a foster home, where he witnessed family violence and experienced emotional abuse. When...