Childhood trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on a person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a leading expert in the field of trauma and has extensively studied the effects of childhood trauma on individuals. Here are some of the key effects of childhood trauma as identified by… Read More Childhood Trauma
Complex trauma, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), refers to a type of trauma that occurs repeatedly and over an extended period of time, often during childhood, and involves interpersonal or relational trauma. Complex trauma can result from experiences such as ongoing abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or being a victim of a cult… Read More What is complex trauma?
Navigating trauma can be a challenging and complex process, but it is possible to work through it with the help of various resources and strategies. Here are some tips that may be helpful: Remember that healing from trauma is a unique and individual process, and there is no “right” way to navigate it. Be patient… Read More Trauma
In the context of Parental Alienation, “abandonment melange” may refer to a complex emotional state experienced by a child who has been subjected to the manipulation of one parent to turn against the other parent. Parental Alienation is a phenomenon where one parent deliberately or unintentionally turns a child against the other parent, often by… Read More Q & A – Abandonment melange meaning?
Invalidation and perspecticide are both harmful experiences that can impact a person’s sense of self and wellbeing, but they have different meanings and implications. Invalidation refers to the act of denying, rejecting, or ignoring someone’s thoughts, feelings, or experiences. It can happen in many different contexts, such as personal relationships, social interactions, and professional environments.… Read More Q & A – What is the difference between invalidation & perspecticide?
Betrayal trauma is a term used to describe the emotional and psychological distress that results from a betrayal by a person with whom a close relationship is trusted and depended upon. The betrayal can involve infidelity, lying, hiding information, breaking promises, or violating boundaries, and it can occur in any type of close relationship, such… Read More Q & A – what is betrayal trauma?
When a parent betrays a child, it can be a particularly devastating form of betrayal trauma because parents are often the primary source of love, safety, and support for children. Betrayals by a parent can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other forms of mistreatment. The effects of parental betrayal… Read More Q & A – When a parent betrays a child
Trauma–Informed Care (TIC) Trauma is divided into three main types: acute, chronic, and complex.
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 