by Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW, CCTP, TF-CBT, CPDTP When Gabriella yells at her teacher or Marcus storms out during an argument, people often label them as difficult or aggressive. But these reactions aren’t about drama—they’re about survival. As a trauma therapist, I spend a lot of time helping people understand this: what looks like defiance is

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By: Maria Guasone, MS, RCMHI Understanding Attachment and Its Impact on Relationships Human beings are wired for connection. From the moment we are born, we seek comfort, security, and emotional closeness from those around us. Psychologist John Bowlby’s attachment theory explains how early relationships with caregivers shape the way we relate to others throughout life.

Por María Guasone, MS, RCMHI Comprender el Apego y su Impacto en las Relaciones Los seres humanos estamos diseñados para la conexión. Desde el nacimiento, buscamos seguridad, apoyo y cercanía emocional con quienes nos rodean. La teoría del apego, desarrollada por el psicólogo John Bowlby, explica cómo nuestras primeras relaciones con los cuidadores moldean nuestra