Relational issues and the related dynamics that occur in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative conditions are an ever-present and many times confusing aspect of treating this population.
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In a complex world with many competing interests, social structures are often culpable in creating climates where the strong subvert the weak.
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Over the past decade, EMDR therapy has begun to mature as an approach that can be applied to treat complex trauma and dissociation.
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Attachment theory informs how early relational trauma affects the development of the self.
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TAY is a term that refers to Transitional Aged Youth, generally defined as the range between 18 and 24 years old. In giving an overview of working with TAY who struggle with symptoms of complex trauma and dissociation, the presentation will start with some background on why TAY should be considered as a distinct developmental group with unique needs and concerns.
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Stage Two therapy consists of working through and processing trauma while maintaining stability in life and in the therapeutic relationship. The power of the trauma frequently destabilizes both the client and the therapist, leading to reenactments and experiences of being stuck.
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