Term ID: T5670

Unresolved Trauma

/unresolved-trauma/
Past traumatic experiences that continue to cause distress or dysfunction because they haven't been processed.
Example: Childhood abuse memories that continue to trigger flashbacks, nightmares, or avoidance behaviors in adulthood.

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Reference: van der Kolk (2014)