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