Trauma-Informed Practice Archives

CPTSD and BPD: Exploring the Research Behind My Traumatology Dissertation Introducing a research series exploring Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma-informed assessment and the implications for therapeutic practice. Why I undertook this research In January 2022, I submitted a literature review exploring Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as part of the dissertation requirements for my postgraduate qualification in Traumatology. I am now revisiting that academic work and adapting it into a series of articles for my professional website. My intention is to make the research more accessible, share the questions it raised and explore its implications for trauma-informed psychological practice. This series is based on my own academic work. The original literature review examined published research available at the time, critically considering the evidence, the differences and similarities between diagnostic presentations, and the implications for assessment and treatment. It is important to clarify that my dissertation was submitted to meet the academic requirements of my postgraduate qualification; it was...

Sarah’s Law: How to Find Out Whether Someone May Pose a Risk to a Child Understanding the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, how to make an enquiry, and what you can do if you are concerned about a child's safety. Protecting children is a responsibility we all share. Yet when we are concerned about an adult who has access to a child, it can be difficult to know what information is available, what questions we are allowed to ask, and what steps we can take to help keep that child safe. Sometimes, concerns arise because of something we have witnessed. On other occasions, we may have heard troubling information about someone's past, become uncomfortable about their behaviour around children, or discovered inconsistencies in what they have told us. We may find ourselves wondering whether the person has a history of sexually harmful behaviour, whether there have been previous concerns, or whether information exists that could help us assess the potential risk. Sarah’s Law provides a...

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CPTSD and BPD: Exploring the Research Behind My Traumatology Dissertation

Sarah’s Law: How to Find Out If Someone May Pose a Risk to a Child