What is Developmental Trauma?

What is developmental trauma?

Developmental Trauma describes childhood trauma such as chronic abuse, neglect or other harsh adversity in their own homes.

• Childhood Abuse & Neglect

• Parent mental illness/substance abuse

• Emotionally unavailable parents

• Witnessing domestic violence

How do I know if I have developmental trauma as an adult?

• A fear of abandonment – constantly afraid that people will leave you.

• Difficulty sleeping – nightmares or struggle with anxietyHow do I know if I have developmental trauma as an adult?

• A fear of abandonment – constantly afraid that people will leave you.

• Difficulty sleeping – nightmares or struggle with anxiety.

• People-pleasing –struggling to say no to others and apologizing for the reactions and feelings of others.

• Hyperarousal – constantly looking out for sources of danger.

• Attachment Disorder-difficulty forming and maintain relationships.

The research into EMDR’s effectiveness is overwhelmingly positive. In one study 77 percent of patients with PTSD experienced significant improvements in symptoms after a cycle of EMDR.