Complex Trauma in Childhood: Diagnosis, Manifestations, Therapeutic Approaches

Childhood traumas rarely consist of isolated events. Chronic violence, neglect, and the loss of a loved one create a special state — complex trauma, the consequences of which are reflected in regressions, attachment disorders, somatization, and difficulties in emotional regulation. The book offers a systematic overview of the diagnostic criteria for complex PTSD and therapeutic approaches to working with complex childhood trauma. The authors combine academic rigor and clinical experience to make the topic of complex trauma accessible to novice psychotherapists and provide practical tools for working with children and adolescents.