adverse childhood experiences

When Trauma Enters the Therapy Room: Understanding Mistrust and Threat Perception After Childhood Adversity

Introduction Childhood adversity can remain psychologically relevant long after the original circumstances have ended. Experiences such as abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, instability, and exposure to violence may influence how people interpret safety, trust, and interpersonal cues, including those associated with rejection, criticism, betrayal, or potential harm. In psychotherapy, these effects may not always appear as […]

Diana-Irina Iordache, MSc

October 31, 2026