Negative beliefs about the self, self-blame, guilt, and shame have been consistently linked to emotional problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder and depression, following trauma exposure. To expand understanding of the potential role of negative self-conscious cognitions and emotions in other forms of posttrauma maladjustments, such as maladaptive behaviors, the...
Objective: Many people who are exposed to continuous violence show resilience. Although resilience is considered an umbrella term to describe a range of processes and theories, there is still a debate relating to its nature and definition. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore attitudes, perceptions, processes, and actionable knowledge...
Developmental trauma disorder (DTD) has been proposed as clinical framework for the sequelae of complex trauma exposure in children. In this study, we investigated whether DTD is associated with different traumatic antecedents than posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a multisite sample of 236 children referred from pediatric or mental health...