This theory explains the intrinsic bond between a child and their caregiver, and how these early relationships lay the foundations for how we perceive, act and react in adult intimate partnerships.

Trauma can be understood as any event which renders an individual helpless and can have profound effects on the body, mind and relationships of those affected.

Feelings and emotions are powerful messengers of our internal experience, but when they become too intense they impair our ability to communicate, learn and effectively take action.