Psychoanalysis.  2020 Oct;31(4):98-105. 10.18529/psychoanal.2020.31.4.98.

Case Reports of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Based on Psychological Assessments

• Kwon Yj
• Noh Ea

• KMID: 2507777
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18529/psychoanal.2020.31.4.98

Abstract

The growing interest in the prolonged and repeated trauma and its consequences over the past few years has led to the recent inclusion of the Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in International Classification of Diseases, version 11 (ICD-11). The Complex PTSD not only includes core symptoms of PTSD but also includes three additional symptoms: affective dysregulation, negative self-concept, and interpersonal hardship. These new symptoms, however, are perceived as personality traits rather than as the sequelae of complex trauma. Thus, this misconception can lead to the stigmatization of the survivors and influence therapists with diagnosis bias. To prevent such misconception from occurring, the authors present psychological assessments on three Complex PTSD patients so that therapists can gain a better understanding of Complex PTSD and make the proper diagnosis and treatment.

Keyword

Complex PTSD; Trauma; Affect; Self