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Inner parts and the structural dissociation model

Janina Fisher's structural dissociation model explains how survival parts can develop as a result of prolonged trauma.

DSM criteria for PTSD

PTSD was first included as a psychological disorder in the DSM in 1980. The DSM criteria have been slightly adjusted over the years.

Who develops PTSD?

Approximately 80% of the Dutch population experiences at least one traumatic event during their lifetime. About 9% of them develop PTSD.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of therapy that helps people deal differently with difficult thoughts and memories.

The fawn response: pleasing as a survival mechanism

The fawn response is a survival mechanism. It means you try to reduce danger by keeping the other person happy.

Trauma and the holidays: 6 tips

For people with trauma, the holidays can be a difficult period. We share six tips to stay close to yourself during this period.

Trauma-informed partnership: how do you deal with trauma together?

Article by two partners about how they experience the impact of trauma on their relationship and what has proven helpful in dealing with it.

Traumatic loss

Traumatic loss refers to the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one, often involving violence.

Misunderstandings about PTSD

There are several misunderstandings about PTSD. For example, it is sometimes thought that trauma is the same as PTSD.

DIS material is me

From February 2022 through June 2023, the online project DIS is me took place. The material has been housed at Traumanet.

Complex PTSD treatment

Treatment of complex PTSD (CPTSD) is often an intensive process. Various forms of trauma therapy can be valuable.

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy helps in processing traumatic experiences and reducing symptoms. There are many different forms of trauma therapy.

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