The Alchemy of Wolves and Sheep: A Relational Approach to Internalized Perpetration in Complex Trauma Survivors

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey L. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Relational Approach

A Pilot RCT of A Body-Oriented Group Therapy For Complex Trauma Survivors: An Adaptation of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Catherine C. Classen ◽  
Lesley Hughes ◽  
Carrie Clark ◽  
Bonilyn Hill Mohammed ◽  
Patricia Woods ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Pilot Rct ◽  
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Relational experiences of complex trauma survivors in treatment: Preliminary findings from a naturalistic study.

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 640-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratyusha Tummala-Narra ◽  
Diya Kallivayalil ◽  
Rachel Singer ◽  
Rhiannon Andreini
Keyword(s):  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Naturalistic Study ◽  
Relational Experiences

An Ecological Approach to Understanding Pervasive and Hidden Shame in Complex Trauma

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-169
Author(s):  
Peitao Zhu ◽  
Jared Lau ◽  
Carryl P. Navalta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Counselor Training ◽  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Ecological Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mental Health Counselors ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Core Issue

Shame has been argued to be a core issue in complex trauma; however, few efforts have been put forth to systematically examine the conceptual and empirical evidence to support this claim. This review, using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory, presents a preliminary map of findings that highlight the pervasive and hidden shame in the ecological subsystems of complex trauma survivors. A psycho-social-cultural perspective was utilized to highlight the manifestation and disguising of shame in various contexts. Our review accentuates the centrality of shame in complex trauma and offers several ways in which mental health counselors can explicitly and systemically address shame in their work with complex trauma survivors. Implications for counselor training and future research are also discussed.

Complex Trauma and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Clinical Implications

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvette D. Hyter
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Complex trauma resulting from chronic maltreatment and prenatal alcohol exposure can significantly affect child development and academic outcomes. Children with histories of maltreatment and those with prenatal alcohol exposure exhibit remarkably similar central nervous system impairments. In this article, I will review the effects of each on the brain and discuss clinical implications for these populations of children.

Rorschach Assessment of Complex Trauma in Youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-41
Author(s):  
David Ephraim
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Assessment ◽  
Complex Trauma ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Way

Abstract. A history of complex trauma or exposure to multiple traumatic events of an interpersonal nature, such as abuse, neglect, and/or major attachment disruptions, is unfortunately common in youth referred for psychological assessment. The way these adolescents approach the Rorschach task and thematic contents they provide often reflect how such experiences have deeply affected their personality development. This article proposes a shift in perspective in the interpretation of protocols of adolescents who suffered complex trauma with reference to two aspects: (a) the diagnostic relevance of avoidant or emotionally constricted Rorschach protocols that may otherwise appear of little use, and (b) the importance of danger-related thematic contents reflecting the youth’s sense of threat, harm, and vulnerability. Regarding this last aspect, the article reintroduces the Preoccupation with Danger Index ( DI). Two cases are presented to illustrate the approach.

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