Childhood Trauma

A Childhood Trauma is a psychological trauma that occurs during developmental stages (causing long-term impacts on psychological development).

• Context:
  • It can result from Adverse Experiences through direct harm, neglect, or witnessed trauma.
  • It can disrupt Normal Development through psychological mechanisms and neurobiological processes.
  • It can affect Core Functions through emotional regulation, cognitive processing, and behavioral patterns.
  • It can manifest in Trauma Responses through psychological symptoms and physiological reactions.
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  • It can often persist as Trauma Effects through adult functioning and relationship dynamics.
  • It can often influence Coping Strategys through defensive mechanisms and adaptation patterns.
  • It can often shape Self Concept through belief systems and identity formation.
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  • It can range from being a Single Incident Trauma to being a Complex Developmental Trauma, depending on its duration and frequency.
  • It can range from being a Mild Psychological Impact to being a Severe Psychological Impact, depending on its intensity and support systems.
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  • It can interact with Protective Factors for resilience development.
  • It can require Therapeutic Interventions for trauma recovery.
  • It can influence Life Trajectorys through developmental pathways.
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• Examples:
  • Abuse Types, such as:
    • Physical Abuses, such as:
      • Corporal Punishment causing physical injury.
      • Physical Violence in domestic settings.
    • Emotional Abuses, such as:
      • Verbal Aggression causing psychological distress.
      • Emotional Manipulation affecting self-worth.
  • Neglect Types, such as:
    • Physical Neglects, such as:
      • Basic Needs Deprivation affecting physical development.
      • Medical Care Neglect impacting health outcomes.
    • Emotional Neglects, such as:
      • Attachment Disruptions affecting emotional security.
      • Emotional Abandonment impacting psychological well-being.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Normal Childhood Stress, which lacks traumatic intensity.
  • Temporary Distress, which lacks long-term impact.
  • Developmental Challenge, which involves normal adjustment rather than trauma response.
• See: Developmental Trauma, Complex PTSD, Adverse Childhood Experience, Trauma-Informed Care, Developmental Psychology.

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