In psychological terms, I recognize this incident as
an early attachment injury — a relational trauma that, if unrepaired, tends to be carried into our adult lives and relationships.
Not exact matches
Eventually, I began to wonder if the resulting clinical quagmire might be a reflection of a kind of «internal
attachment disorder» mirroring the emotional
injuries of
early childhood.
While the biological and psychological foundation for secure
attachment exists in all of us, Diane says, it can be inaccessible to some of us because of
early childhood experiences, trauma, or
attachment injuries.
Attachment theory has profoundly altered our understanding of how
early childhood
injuries negatively affect clients throughout their lives.
Reactive
attachment disorder is a brain
injury that typically occurs as a result of
early abuse and neglect.
Presenter: Katie O'Shea, MS, LCPC This webinar addresses some of the most difficult challenges of using EMDR with individuals with affect dysregulation, somatic distress and
attachment injuries from
early trauma and neglect.