Untangling Trauma: The Interconnected Realms of Disrupted Attachment, CPTSD, & Structural Dissociation

The Friday Edition | No. 27

Untangling Trauma: The Interconnected Realms of Disrupted Attachment, CPTSD, & Structural Dissociation

Have you ever felt the warmth of a hug, the reassuring hand on your shoulder, or the unwavering support of a loved one during tough times? These moments of connection shape the very fabric of who we are, stitching together our sense of security and self-worth. Yet, what happens when these threads of attachment are tangled in the webs of trauma? In this Friday Edition, we will move toward understanding the tangled web of attachment disorders, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), and the challenges of structural dissociation.

The ways in which structural dissociation, attachment disorders, and complex trauma (CPTSD) are interwoven facets within the realm of psychological responses to trauma, particularly in early developmental stages is a profound, overwhelming, and bittersweet discovery. But it is a discovery that, I hope, helps to separate out each of these prominent threads and allows for deeper understanding and the opportunity for more pinpointed healing specific to these issues.