Complex trauma.

Matthew Kliethermes, Megan Schacht, Kate Drewry

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America 2014;23(2):339-61, ix

PMID: 24656584

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Abstract

Complex trauma refers to traumatic events that are chronic, interpersonal, and occur within the context of caregiving relationships; the term also describes the pattern of symptoms associated with such experiences. This article explores the prevalence, causes, and phenomenology of complex trauma in children and adolescents. The investigators also describe family-related and system-related issues, assessment strategies, diagnostic challenges, and clinical intervention options.

Address: Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St Louis, Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-St Louis, Weinman Building, 1 University Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63121, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].; Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St Louis, Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-St Louis, Weinman Building, 1 University Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63121, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2013.12.009

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Brain Diseases, Child, Child, Preschool, Developmental Disabilities, Humans, Life Change Events, Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Stress, Psychological