Attachment styles are shaped early in life, often before there are words to describe what is happening. These early relational experiences influence how people connect, seek support and respond to closeness or distance in relationships.

When people think about trauma responses, fight, flight and freeze are usually the first reactions that come to mind. While these are common nervous system responses, they are not the only ways trauma can show up.

As 2026 approaches, many people begin reflecting on the past year and thinking about what they want to carry forward. Gratitude often becomes part of that conversation.

When families or individuals begin exploring therapy for autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is often the first option presented. While ABA can be helpful for some, it is not the only therapeutic approach available.