This two-volume work offers a comprehensive examination of how traumatic childhood experiences shape psychological development and influence adult relationship functioning. Drawing on research from neuropsychology, psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences, it explores how early trauma disrupts perception, emotional regulation, attitudes, and interpersonal skills.
The project emphasizes evidence-based intervention strategies and incorporates therapeutic approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques for managing trauma and relationship challenges. By addressing both vulnerabilities and resilience pathways, it promotes trauma-informed interventions aimed at enhancing relational stability and emotional well-being in survivors. This work is an essential resource for clinicians, scholars, students, and researchers seeking practical insights into the intersection of childhood trauma and adult relationships.

Prof. Dr. Deepika Chamoli Shahi is a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and a clinical Hypnotherapist. She is the Founder and Director of Speaking cube Online Mental Health Consulting Foundation, India, an NGO and Adjunct Faculty Psychology (online) with Southern New Hampshire and Saint Leo University, USA. With 23 years of total industry and research experience she has conducted 7 Virtual International Conferences in collaboration with various universities, penned and edited 23 books (academic and research) with 35 plus research publications and over 40 plus research presentations. Dr. Deepika has conducted more than 250 behavioural training programs till date. 

She is the recipient of Woman Science Communicator Award 2024, Uttarakhand, and conferred by State Minister Uttarakhand, Himalayan Healthcare Heroes, India for Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing 2026.

Prof. Dr. Rita Kumar is a distinguished psychologist with extensive experience in various areas of psychology. She is a professor at Amity University Noida and an advisor at Speaking cube. Throughout her 35 years post Ph.D. Experience of teaching, administrative, training, counselling, and research experience, guided five Ph.D. theses, one more about to be completed, and currently supervises three Ph.D. candidates. 

She has published over 60 research papers in international and national journals of repute and has presented over 60 research papers at conferences and seminars and has 12 books to her credit. She has conducted over 7 Virtual International Conferences under the aegis of Speaking cube. Dr Kumar has earned Award of Excellence 2024 for guiding Mental Health Startups and supporting Women Entrepreneurship’ conferred by the State minister, Uttarakhand, India. She has also received 4th Vigyan Sancharak Samman - 2025 conferred by Director, USERC given by SPECS for her research contribution in the field of mental health.