Our traumas explain our coping mechanisms

Psych2Go, Aug. 21, 2022; Seth Auberon, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

How our trauma explains our coping mechanisms

(Psych2Go) When we've experienced trauma, the way we interact with the world and others can be shaped by the traumatic experiences we may have. Being aware of how each of these trauma affects us can help us navigate our relationships, life, and also personal success.

This video covers examples like how being abandoned might make us feel more emotionally avoidant and distrustful of relationships. Another example may be being abused or exploited making us less likely to trust others.

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Writer: Chloe Avenasa. Script Editor: Vanessa Tao. Script Manager: Kelly Soong. Voice: Amanda Silvera (youtube.com/amandasilvera). Animator: Stephanie Cárdenas. YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong.

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• Gavin, H. (2011). Sticks and stones may break my bones: The effects of emotional abuse. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 20(5), 503-529.
• Claesson, K., & Sohlberg, S. (2002). Internalized shame and early interactions characterized by indifference, abandonment and rejection: Replicated findings. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy: An International Journal of Theory & Practice, 9(4), 277-284.
• Tuval-Mashiach, R., Freedman, S., Bargai, N., Boker, R., Hadar, H., & Shalev, A. Y. (2004). Coping with trauma: Narrative and cognitive perspectives. Psychiatry: Interpersonal and Biological Processes, 67(3), 280-293.
• Friedberg, A., & Malefakis, D. (2018). Resilience, trauma, and coping. Psychodynamic psychiatry, 46(1), 81-113.

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