Trauma, Autism and the Meaning We Make After Harm
Research suggests that autistic people may experience greater post-traumatic stress partly because of the meanings that develop after trauma. This article considers the roles of shame, fear and alienation in neurodiversity-affirming trauma therapy.
Expected Distress vs. Retraumatisation: How to Tell the Difference in Trauma Therapy
Some distress can occur during trauma processing, but substantial or persistent deterioration is not expected. This article outlines how clients and therapists can distinguish temporary activation from signs that treatment needs to pause and be reassessed.