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59  Predominant Trauma and Stress Prototypes

59.1 Summary

  • Prototypes dominated by trauma-linked intrusions, avoidance, hyperarousal, or dysregulated stress responses.

59.2 Included Prototypes

  • PTSD Pattern Prototype.
  • Complex Trauma Pattern Prototype.
  • Adjustment Pattern Prototype.

59.3 How to Use This Cluster

  • Start with the Atlas entry for trauma-related experiences.
  • Rate the Trauma and Stress Response domain.
  • Apply a prototype label only when it improves communication or documentation.

59.4 Boundary Markers

  • What it is: trauma-linked patterns that persist beyond the event or disrupt function.
  • What it is not: short-term, proportional stress reactions without persistent impairment.

59.5 Common Overlap

  • Anxiety and threat sensitivity.
  • Sleep and arousal dysregulation.
  • Emotion regulation and interpersonal pain.

59.7 Documentation Snippet (1-2 lines)

  • “Trauma-dominant profile with intrusions and avoidance; consider PTSD vs complex trauma prototype after domain rating.”