Betrayal Trauma

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The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse

By Jennifer J. Freyd

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Betrayal Trauma by psychologist Jennifer J. Freyd presents a groundbreaking theory explaining psychogenic amnesia as a survival mechanism when abuse is inflicted by a trusted caregiver. The book explores how forgetting certain traumatic events is not accidental but essential for the victim's survival, offering new understanding of the lifelong effects and treatment of child abuse.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for professionals working with trauma survivors, abuse survivors seeking understanding, and readers interested in psychology and child protection.

This book lays bare the logic of forgotten abuse. Psychologist Jennifer Freyd's breakthrough theory explaining this phenomenon shows how psychogenic amnesia not only happens but, if the abuse occurred at the hands of a parent or caregiver, is often necessary for survival.

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Betrayal Trauma will give embattled professionals, beleaguered abuse survivors, and the confused public a new, clear understanding of the lifelong effects and treatment of child abuse.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised by American Journal of Psychiatry reviewer Judith Lewis Herman as a thoughtful and impassioned work, this book ingeniously analyses studies showing that abuse by close relatives is more likely to be forgotten. Reviewers highlight the original focus on the social context of trauma and the essential role of the victim-perpetrator relationship in memory blockage.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674068063

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: 18 line illustrations, 7 tables

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Jennifer J. Freyd Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jennifer J. Freyd is Professor of Psychology at the University of Oregon.