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Emotional Abuse Is a Silent Epidemic — Especially in Parental Alienation Emotional abuse is one of the most harmful yet invisible forms of trauma a child can experience. When it takes the shape of parental alienation, where one parent manipulates a child into rejecting the other, it leaves long-lasting wounds that shape everything from identity…
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In the UK family court system, more and more parents are finding themselves caught in a painful tangle of false allegations, non-molestation orders (NMOs), and parental alienation. These legal tools are intended to protect victims of domestic abuse and harassment. However, in some cases, they are used manipulatively during custody disputes to gain control, restrict…
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Emotional Abuse: From World War II to Narcissistic Parenting Today
What do children who survived the chaos of World War II and D-Day have in common with children growing up today in emotionally abusive homes? More than we often realise. Whether it’s bombs overhead or psychological warfare at the dinner table, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape the lives of children — and echo for generations.…
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Working with a somatic trauma-informed coach can be life-changing if you’re recovering from emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, or complex trauma. But true healing requires more than empathy—it requires structure. One of the most vital things your coach should offer is clear, compassionate boundaries. Boundaries are not about creating distance. They are about creating safety—especially for…
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In coaching and leadership today, being trauma-informed is more than helpful — it’s necessary. This is especially true when working with survivors of narcissistic abuse or parental alienation. Trauma doesn’t stay in the past. It lives in the body and brain. As Dr. Bessel van der Kolk says in The Body Keeps the Score, trauma…