When it comes to raising our awareness of the effects of developmental trauma, we find ourselves trying to understand and deprogram our own defence mechanisms, developed in response to trauma and designed to keep our psyche safe in childhood. This defence enabled the brain to suppress, repress and disassociate as children. As we grow into adults this exhibits as adult minimization, denial and even memory loss, all of which make life skills all that more difficult.

In this lecture from Sydney's South Pacific Private – Australia's leading treatment center for trauma, addiction and mental health – we explore the recovery process, breaking free of codependence and how we relearn fundamental coping skills after experiencing developmental trauma. This webinar uses Pia Mellody's ground-breaking book, 'Breaking Free' as the basis for our discussion.

Learn more: https://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/