Complex trauma is often relational
Complex trauma is often relational in nature, arising in relationship with others. This has a significant impact on self-image, the ability to trust others, and the capacity to connect with others, among other things.
When complex trauma to the in of childhood originates, call we said Also well developmental trauma of early childhood trauma. This refers usually specific to of age between 0 en 10 year in which I as kind nog heel erg in development bent. With the term childhood trauma does it refer to trauma before the age of 18.
Video text 'What is complex trauma?'
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When complex trauma to the in of childhood originates, call we said Also well developmental trauma of early childhoodtrauma. This refers usually specific to of age between 0 en 10 year in which I as kind as months nog heel erg indevelopment bent.
Complex trauma goes actually always over it experience van various experiences en a stapling van experiences.Usually comment things simultaneously for, for example abuse en emotional neglect. That makes Also that ofelaborate solution van complex trauma often quite complex is en much is comprehensive.
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Complex trauma has often hello complex consequences
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Complex trauma often leads to psychological symptoms in later life
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Accumulations of traumatic experiences
Complex trauma goes actually always over it experience van several traumatic experiences en a stapling van experiences. Usually comment things simultaneously for, for example sexual abuse en emotional neglect. That makes Also that of elaborate solution van complex trauma often quite complex is en much is comprehensive.
Effects of complex trauma
- Brain and nervous systemchronically tense state
- Memory, attention, and concentration problems
- Self-regulation problems
- Negative self-image and low self-confidence
- Negative body image and poor body perception
- Psychological and physical symptoms
- Dissociative symptoms
Treatment of complex trauma
The treatment of complex trauma is often a lengthy process that consists of, among other things:
- Enhancing self-regulatory capacity
- Restoring the connection with body and emotions
- Learning to endure and process emotions
- Processing traumatic memories
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A practical guide to overcoming childhood trauma
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