Complex Trauma & Attachment Styles: Why We Crave Love but Push It Away with Dr. Danna Bodenheimer
Complex trauma is often reduced to repeated exposure to trauma. But that definition misses something essential.
In this powerful and nuanced conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Danna Bodenheimer, therapist and practice owner, to explore what complex PTSD really is and what the mental health field may be misunderstanding about it.
We dive into how early, ongoing trauma can fuse with identity, shaping attachment patterns, self-doubt, shame, and the difficulty of knowing who you are outside of your trauma story. We talk about insecure and avoidant attachment dynamics, repetition in relationships…
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