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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.

The Children Nobody Spoke About: The Secrecy, Silence and Concealment Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse

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

Behind the stories of abducted and exploited children lies another, often less visible story: the secrecy that enables offenders to operate, the silence imposed on victims, and the uncomfortable reality that some perpetrators remain hidden in plain sight. The story of Sally Horner, the young American girl whose kidnapping became associated with Vladimir Nabokov’s novel… Read More The Children Nobody Spoke About: The Secrecy, Silence and Concealment Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse

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Three Relationship Patterns That Are Often Confused: Mutual Trauma Activation, Anxious–Avoidant Attachment and Abuse & Coercive Control

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

Understanding why two people repeatedly hurt each other, why some couples become trapped in pursue-and-withdraw cycles, and why abusive relationships must never be mistaken for ordinary relationship difficulties. One of the most important distinctions in relationship psychology is understanding that not every destructive relationship operates in the same way. Two people can argue constantly, trigger… Read More Three Relationship Patterns That Are Often Confused: Mutual Trauma Activation, Anxious–Avoidant Attachment and Abuse & Coercive Control

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Trauma Bonding: Why You Keep Going Back to the Person Who Keeps Hurting You – And How to Break the Cycle

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The text explores the complexities of trauma bonding in unhealthy relationships, explaining how psychological and neurobiological mechanisms can keep individuals returning despite knowing the harm. It emphasizes understanding these patterns, the impact on mental health, and the importance of establishing boundaries to break the cycle, highlighting recovery’s non-linear nature.… Read More Trauma Bonding: Why You Keep Going Back to the Person Who Keeps Hurting You – And How to Break the Cycle

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

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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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