Recognizing the “Domino Effect” in Trauma
Self-destruction is common in trauma victims, and it may present itself as self-harm or even suicidality. However, there is a kind of “domino effect” that takes place because of the experience of traumatic attachment. If [...]
What is Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)?
Trauma-informed stabilization treatment, or TIST, is a method of treating trauma that was developed for those who exhibited severe self-destructive behaviors and have not responded to other forms of therapy. TIST was originally developed for [...]
How Self-Destructive Behaviors Give Relief From Trauma
Various types of traumas involve the exploitation of the victim’s body, mind, and emotions for the purpose of exerting control, gratifying the perpetrator’s needs, and/or releasing tension. This is precisely why trauma victims often utilize [...]
What is Relational Trauma
The term relational trauma refers to any event involving a person betraying, abandoning, or failing to support someone they have an attachment bond with. Another term for this is attachment injury. Relational traumas make it [...]