Dr. Janelle Louis’ Blog
What determines an abused person’s risk for becoming abusive?
Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation passed around regarding how likely a person who was abused is to become an abuser and abuse
Why the ancestral trauma narrative is causing more harm than good (and what you REALLY need to know about how trauma is passed on across generations)
There’s been a lot of talk lately about “ancestral trauma,” which is the notion that the effects of traumatic events are passed down from generation
How Your Stressful Childhood Led to Metabolic Syndrome
The ACE study, conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly increase our risk for multiple chronic health concerns.
How Your Stressful Childhood Led to Autoimmune Disease
Is childhood stress really connected to chronic disease? There is definitely a distinct connection between the mind and the body. Ongoing research continues to validate
How Your Stressful Childhood is Messing With Your Hormones
Do you remember a time when you were under so much psychological or even physical stress that it altered your normal menstrual cycle? Maybe your
How Your Stressful Childhood Led to Mental Health Concerns
You’ve likely heard about the mind-body connection—it’s the idea that the mind and the body are intimately connected, with each affecting the other, despite the
