This post looks at the phenomenon of “trauma repetition”or “repetition compulsion”, i.e., the tendency to recreate past traumas in the present. I will use the character Christian Grey from the novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” as an example of this … Continue reading
Complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), also known as developmental trauma disorder or complex trauma, is a psychological injury. It is thought to result from prolonged exposure to social or interpersonal trauma, dis-empowerment, captivity or entrapment, and situations where there … Continue reading
Betrayal trauma, a form of traumatic experience that is interpersonal or relational in nature, occurs when someone violates us in such a way that it damages the trust, safety and security of the bond(s) that existed. Interestingly, many women across … Continue reading