Therapist Uncensored Podcast TU 87: Treating Complex Trauma and Attachment with Guest Dr. Daniel Brown
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Jan 10, 2019 AI Snips
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Complex Trauma Redefined
- Complex trauma is often misdiagnosed; it's actually disorganized attachment worsened by childhood abuse.
- Secure attachment protects against severe trauma, while insecure attachment increases vulnerability.
Orphanage Study
- Dr. Brown's research on adults abused in a Catholic orphanage revealed the role of attachment.
- Securely attached individuals experienced PTSD and anxiety, while insecurely attached ones developed personality disorders and dissociative disorders.
Treating Attachment, Not Trauma
- Traditional trauma treatment is ineffective for disorganized attachment.
- Treating the attachment disturbance itself, rather than the trauma content, leads to better outcomes.