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Trauma refers to an emotional or psychological response to an event or series of events that are distressing or disturbing, often exceeding an individual’s ability to cope. Traumatic experiences can be diverse and may include situations such as accidents, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, combat, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being, leading to a range of symptoms and challenges.

“If You Ever Find Another Partner, I Will Kill You”: The Reality of Death Threats After Domestic Abuse

Hooded man holding a crowbar in a dimly lit alley

By Linda C.J. Turner | Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment When a threat follows you long after you leave Imagine finally finding the courage to leave a relationship that has caused you years of pain. You have spent years living with criticism, intimidation, emotional abuse or physical… Read More “If You Ever Find Another Partner, I Will Kill You”: The Reality of Death Threats After Domestic Abuse

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Stop Asking Why They Stayed. Start Asking How We Can Help.

The conversation around domestic abuse must shift from questioning survivors’ choices to understanding their ongoing struggles. Survivors need support in rebuilding their lives, with access to legal, financial, and emotional assistance long after leaving abuse. It’s crucial to listen, respect boundaries, and recognize that healing takes time.… Read More Stop Asking Why They Stayed. Start Asking How We Can Help.

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What does the AMPD actually assess?

AMPD, or the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders, is a dimensional approach in the DSM-5 that assesses personality functioning and maladaptive traits. It evaluates identity, self-direction, empathy, and intimacy while categorizing traits under negative affectivity, detachment, antagonism, disinhibition, and psychoticism. This model aids in a comprehensive understanding for treatment planning, without labeling individuals as abusive.… Read More What does the AMPD actually assess?

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Family Systems of Denial

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

The content discusses the effects of witnessing intergenerational abuse, emphasizing the psychological complexities of denial within families. Survivors often struggle with acknowledging their experiences when family members refuse to recognize the abuse, creating feelings of isolation. Therapy can help survivors separate their experiences from their family’s responses, allowing healing and agency.… Read More Family Systems of Denial

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Trauma Informed Assessment

When a clinician is assessing for multidimensional abuse, they are generally looking beyond a single incident and examining the pattern, domains, severity, impact, risk and degree of control within the relationship. It is not simply a checklist asking, “Were you hit?” A good assessment tries to understand the person’s lived environment. What a clinical assessment may examine 1. Psychological and… Read More Trauma Informed Assessment

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Dorothy Vallens in Blue Velvet: When Violence, Control and Fear Become Entangled with Desire

An exploration of coercive control, psychological trauma, survival and the devastating consequences of having your autonomy taken away. Trauma & Emotional Abuse | Neuroscience & Emotional Regulation | Relationships & Recovery Dorothy Vallens, the lounge singer played by Isabella Rossellini in David Lynch’s Blue Velvet, is one of cinema’s haunting portrayals of a woman trapped in… Read More Dorothy Vallens in Blue Velvet: When Violence, Control and Fear Become Entangled with Desire

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Secondary Gains in Trauma Treatment: Understanding the Hidden Benefits of Staying Stuck

Secondary gains refer to the indirect benefits someone may experience from trauma, such as avoiding responsibilities or receiving support, which can complicate recovery. While these behaviors may seem beneficial, they often stem from a need for safety or emotional relief rather than manipulation. Therapy should focus on understanding the underlying needs these behaviors fulfill to promote healthy changes.… Read More Secondary Gains in Trauma Treatment: Understanding the Hidden Benefits of Staying Stuck

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The People Who Disappeared: How Coercive Control Can Slowly Remove Your Support Network

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Sometimes you don’t realise you have been isolated until you look back One of the most frightening things about prolonged coercive control is that isolation does not always look like isolation. There may be no moment when someone says: “You are no longer allowed to have friends.” Instead, people gradually disappear. A friend becomes someone… Read More The People Who Disappeared: How Coercive Control Can Slowly Remove Your Support Network

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