“Complex Trauma” – embodied responses to childhood attachment and neglect – didn’t make the cut for DSM-5, but that doesn’t make it any less real!  We know from the ACEs studies that neglect and disordered attachment in early life can indeed have profound impacts in later life…in fact all the more confusing because they’re not connected to a DSM definition of  “trauma.”  So your patients are like the image above – lost in the trees, but can’t find the ground!

We specialize in recognizing and treating complex trauma, and provide evidence-based training for dealing with attachment trauma.  We provide a new approach to Adverse Childhood Experiences from the standpoint of attachment, Polyvagal Theory and resilience which can help empower your clients.  The article below offers a brief description…feel free to contact us for more information!  Thanks for your time and attention!

ACEs – Paradigm – 2014.docx