Childhood Trauma's Impact on Attachment Style and Relationships
Trauma, defined by either witnessing or experiencing a life-threatening event or sexual violation, is common among adolescents. Complex trauma often begins early in life, and involves the relationship of the caregivers (Clark et al., 2015). Traumatic stress can be triggered by neglect, community violence, natural disasters, loss and/or grief, interpersonal violence, or accidents . Studies suggest that 60–70% of have experienced at least one traumatic event (Copeland et al., 2007). These...