Dr. Allan Schore work bridges neuroscience, attachment theory, and psychoanalysis, helping us see how early relational trauma literally wires the brain for survival, and how, through safe connection, it can rewire for healing.
Understanding Incest Trauma
Understanding “Objectlessness” in Incest Survivors
Object Relations Theory & The Hollow Spaces Inside Us When we grow up, the people who raise us become mirrors, our first reflections of love, safety, and belonging. They are our “objects,” as Object Relations Theory calls them, not in the cold, inanimate sense of…
Why Self-Love Can Be Difficult for Incest Survivors
When love once meant pain, learning to love yourself becomes an act of rebellion and rebirth.
Unique Dynamics of Incestuous Abuse
Understand why incest trauma feels different, and why healing from it requires a different kind of compassion.
The Psychological and Emotional Toll of Incest Trauma
Incest trauma doesn’t just wound the body , it fractures the spirit, distorts self-worth, and steals the safety every child deserves. Healing begins the moment we stop hiding the truth and start honoring the courage it takes to face it.
Hypersexuality as a Maladaptive Coping Mechanism
Hypersexuality functions as a substitute for an individual’s inability to manage profound emotional distress, process unresolved trauma, or achieve genuine interpersonal intimacy.
The Deep Wounds of Father-Daughter Incest
Father-daughter incest shatters the very foundation of trust, love, and safety a child needs, leaving deep wounds that ripple into adult relationships. Yet, through compassionate understanding and healing, survivors can reclaim their worth and learn to build connections…
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