Unresolved Trauma & Dysfunctional Behavior
Unresolved trauma doesn’t go away by ignoring it.
It is expressed in a wide range of dysfunctional behaviours leaving the traumatised person confused and incomplete. The impact of unresolved trauma has a ripple effect on whanau, friends and community.
Violence to Others
Physical: domestic violence, assault
Emotional: put downs
Verbal: aggression and devaluing others
Sexual: exposure to sexual acts, committing abusive acts
Slander, lies, gossip, blackmail, accusations
Addictions
Alcohol
Drugs
Food
Gambling
Sex, pornography
Work
Life Instability
Relationships
Work
Finances
Home
Sexual activity
Overachieving
Academia
Sport
Work
Business & finance
Public profiles
Harm to Self
Suicide
Bulimia & anorexia
Cutting
Prostitution
Addiction
Risk-taking
