Adult Relationships issues and Adverse Childhood Experiences Presenting problem and the source of the problem We work with many individuals seeking relationship guidance, often individually, and at times together.  The presenting problem is often the “spouse” or his/her behaviour impacting the relationship.  Even if both the partners agree they need to work on the marriage, the expectation from us is to provide specific guidance on how they can go about it. One of the several aspects we probe in such situation is the childhood experiences (or programs or conditioning) of both the individuals involved in the relationship. The evidence below

Ever experienced hallucinations? The answer may be in some of the childhood events Hallucinations are linked to various medical and psychiatric disorders[1].  Examples of the psychiatric conditions include major depression, Schizophrenia and other psychosis, Bipolar disorder, Disassociated identify disorder and alcohol or drug intoxication or withdrawal.  Example of the medical conditions include thyrotoxicosis, meningitis, encephalitis and other central nervous system injuries. Since hallucinations occur in a number of different clinical groups, they can be considered nonspecific for psychotic disorders[2].  Hence, it is being acknowledged that while hallucinations are linked to various disorders, they can also be part of everyday experience