Attachment, Trauma, and Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma

Abstract: With a focus on the effectiveness of narrative therapy in treating trauma in individuals with insecure attachment styles, this study attempts to investigate the relationship between attachment styles and trauma. Trauma has a profound impact on a person's resilience and psychological growth especially if it results from early attachment injuries. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and maladaptive behaviors are often the result of this impact. The effect that uneven caregiving during childhood can have on insecure attachment styles and an individual's ability to cope with stress and trauma is examined in this study. It also looks at how using Narrative Therapy to rewrite one's trauma narratives can help one become more resilient and reduce symptoms of PTSD while promoting healing and a stable attachment. As a comprehensive approach to treating trauma survivors, the findings emphasize the importance of therapeutic approaches that address attachment dynamics in addition to trauma. Keywords: narrative therapy, attachment styles and trauma, psychological growth, attachment dynamics. Title: Attachment, Trauma, and Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma Author: Astha D. Sachania, Michael Muhoro International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 12, Issue 3, July 2024 - September 2024 Page No: 277-286 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 07-September-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13729932 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/attachment-trauma-and-effectiveness-of-narrative-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-trauma