Understanding Relational Trauma: How Early Relationships Shape Adult Life
March 8, 2026by mzimacounselling
Not all trauma results from a single catastrophic event. Many individuals carry emotional wounds that developed within relationships through experiences such as chronic criticism, emotional neglect, instability, or repeated invalidation. This form of trauma is often referred to as relational trauma or developmental trauma. Research in interpersonal neurobiology shows that our sense of safety, identity,...
