How Questions about Normality can arise from Abnormality – Reflections on Traumatisation and its contexts

Authors

  • Michael J. Lindenthal

Keywords:

Trauma, traumatisation, normality, context of trauma, PTSD, social psychology, essay

Abstract

This essay gives an overview of specific aspects of trauma and its contexts. Traumatisation never happens in vacuum. It has to be embedded into larger (individual and collective) perspectives to fully encompass its meaning and significance. Various subjective mechanisms and processes have an influence on individual patterns of appraisal and evaluation, which makes an overall definition of trauma impossible. Sufficient ways to deal with these diversities have to be found in the use of language, taxonomy, prevention, support and treatment concerning trauma.

Author Biography

Michael J. Lindenthal

Als Psychologe Projektmitarbeiter und Lehrbeauftragter am Institut für Psychologie der Universität Innsbruck.

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Published

2011-01-01

How to Cite

Lindenthal, Michael J. 2011. “How Questions about Normality Can Arise from Abnormality – Reflections on Traumatisation and Its Contexts”. Journal für Psychologie 19 (3). https://journal-fuer-psychologie.de/article/view/88.

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2011): Psychologische und therapeutische Arbeit mit Menschen zwischen Krise und Trauma

Section

Schwerpunkt

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