Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes 1066-Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders
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Jun 5, 2025 Discover the fascinating connections between childhood trauma and personality disorders. The discussion dives into the signs of various disorders in children, like paranoia and avoidance, while unpacking how cultural influences shape behavior. Delve into the complexities of borderline and antisocial personality disorders, as well as the role of self-destructive behaviors. The unique link between trauma and adult behavior is unearthed, emphasizing the importance of a trauma-informed approach to diagnosis and treatment.
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Core Criteria of Personality Disorders
- Personality disorders require an enduring pattern deviating from cultural norms across multiple areas of life.
- Behaviors must be longstanding, pervasive, and stable since adolescence or early adulthood.
Childhood Trauma Shapes Behavior
- Childhood trauma manifests as social anxiety, poor peer relationships, and underachievement in school.
- Survival focus overrides social learning, impairing children's ability to develop healthy relationships.
Flattened Affect as Trauma Response
- Flattened affect may be a learned response to trauma and emotional pain.
- Chronic stress wears down the stress response system, leading to emotional burnout and detachment.