The current study’s overall aim was to examine the role of disturbances in personality maturation (i.e., self and interpersonal functioning) as a mechanism by which cumulative interpersonal childhood trauma exposure is associated with complex psychological responses (i.e., endor…
The present study examined the relationship between trauma exposure, interoceptive awareness, interpersonal synchrony, and relationship satisfaction in romantic couples in order to understand the link between trauma, body connectedness, and interpersonal connection. Fifty-one co…
Although Latinos are the fastest growing demographic group in the United States, they have less access to mental health services and are less likely to receive needed psychological treatment (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001). Traditional and westernized psycho…
There is a distinct pipeline between youth incarceration and adult incarceration. When considering factors that contribute to this pipeline, it is evident that trauma plays a significant role on offending behaviors. To understand the relationship between complex trauma and adole…
Although complex trauma can lead to disruptions in meaning-making systems, such as faith and spirituality, very little published literature to date illuminates this process, especially among survivors of childhood sexual exploitation (CSE). This population has typically been cha…
Complex trauma, or developmental trauma, refers to prolonged exposure to traumatic, ongoing adverse experiences within the caregiving system. These experiences significantly affect individuals’ development and functioning across several domains, including but not limited to atta…