I find this a lot in working with clients with a history of attachment trauma. There is the constant quest for why; why their parents behaved the way they did; why did they turn out the way they did; why did these things happen to them? This search can sometimes derail therapy and an … [Read more...]
Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma is a term in the psychological literature that has historically been used to talk about the negative impact on those in the helping profession who are exposed to others’ trauma. Think of first responders, therapists, EMTs, etc. But it can just as easily be applied to the negative … [Read more...]
Trauma and Brain Changes
This quote comes directly from Francine Shapiro’s EMDR therapy book. I often hear questions about why trauma gets stuck in the brain the way that it does, why it is not processed like every other memory. According to EMDR therapy and the Adaptive Information Processing model, we believe that … [Read more...]
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder occurs when a young child doesn’t form a secure and healthy emotional bond with their primary caregivers. This lack of healthy attachment development is due to neglect and/or abuse. It is considered a rare disorder and typically affects children ages 9 mo to 5 … [Read more...]
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