Complex PTSD: A syndrome in survivors of prolonged and repeated trauma

Lewis Herman, Judith

doi:10.1007/bf00977235

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Complex PTSD: A syndrome in survivors of prolonged and repeated trauma

Published in Journal of Traumatic Stress • Jul 1, 1992

Authors:

Judith Lewis Herman

Abstract

This paper reviews the evidence for the existence of a complex form of post-traumatic disorder in survivors of prolonged, repeated trauma. This syndrome is currently under consideration for inclusion in DSM-IV under the name of DESNOS (Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified). The curren...

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Psychology

Traumatic stress

Subordination (linguistics)

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