Traumatic Invalidation and Complex PTSD: The Missing Connection
Learn how repeated emotional invalidation can contribute to shame, self-doubt, anxiety, and relational difficulties associated with complex PTSD.
Anna Lacey, LCSW
9/27/20261 min read
Repeated invalidation can teach a child that their feelings, needs, and perceptions cannot be trusted. This article explores how those messages can become internalized and contribute to the shame, anxiety, negative self-concept, and relational difficulties associated with complex PTSD. It also explains why traumatic invalidation is frequently missed in traditional mental health treatment.
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