Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of ...

This post reviews a recent paper on posttraumatic growth, published in Personality and Individual Differences. But first, I will explain what we mean by trauma, posttraumatic growth, and core beliefs.

Childhood trauma can leave deep marks, but it doesn’t have to define a person’s future. With trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapies, and strong support systems, many children and teens can ...

Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is ...

Intergenerational trauma occurs when multiple generations of a family feel the effects of past traumatic events. These effects can be emotional or physical. Traumatic events can influence a person’s ...

Many people come to therapy upon the realization that their past or existing religion has left them with emotional trauma. They may say things like: “I feel intense guilt whenever I stray from the ...