Background Multiple published sources from around the world have confirmed an
association between an array of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other traumatic …

Trauma-related dissociation is a major public health risk warranting the attention of the
healthcare professions. Severe dissociative pathology or dissociative disorders (DDs) are …

Objective: Difficulties with dissociation and emotion regulation are well-documented
reactions to early adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Although findings identify …

Now revised and expanded with 50% new content reflecting important clinical refinements,
this manual presents a widely used evidence-based therapy approach for adult survivors of …

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a widespread adverse experience that has multiple detrimental
impacts in the long-term, affecting mental, sexual, and physical health of survivors. In …

The burgeoning literature on dissociation has raised questions about how the construct is
defined. Though dissociation is often dichotomized into “normal” and “pathological” …

Background Dissociative experiences are psychological manifestations characterized by a
loss of connection and continuity between thoughts, emotions, environment, behavior, and …

According to life history theory, exposure to harshness and/or unpredictability early in life
should promote a fast life history strategy. Such a strategy entails, among other traits …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious health concern, occurring worldwide in various
forms and settings. Over the past years, multiple sources reported an increase of IPV …

There is established evidence that childhood/adolescent victimization is associated with
victimization in adulthood although the underlying mechanisms are not still clear. The …