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Explore Trauma Before The Trauma
- Always explore the "trauma before the trauma" to understand the setup that led to the main trauma.
- This involves assessing if developmental needs (the big six) were met by parents.
Abuse Setup Reflected in Parents
- A boy being terrorized by his older brother illustrates trauma before the trauma.
- The real issue is the parents' neglect allowing the abuse to continue unnoticed.
Explore Triangulation Dynamics
- Identify and name triangulation when a child is emotionally closer to one parent than the parents are to each other.
- Understand triangulation's impact on family dynamics and personal feelings of envy and rivalry.