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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Trauma significantly impacts physical and psychological health.
  • Current diagnostic criteria (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed.) have limitations in defining and identifying diverse trauma experiences.
  • This can lead to underidentification of trauma, misdiagnosis, and inadequate treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations of current trauma assessment practices.
  • To advocate for a more comprehensive and antioppressive approach to psychological trauma assessment.
  • To present an application of the American Psychological Association's guidelines for trauma assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific evidence on trauma prevalence and assessment limitations.
  • Description of an antioppressive, comprehensive assessment approach grounded in therapeutic assessment.
  • Application of the American Psychological Association (2025a) Guidelines for Psychologists in the Assessment of Psychological Trauma in Adults.

Main Results:

  • An outlined trauma-informed approach for all stages of assessment, from initial contact to termination.
  • Recommendations for integrating antioppressive principles into both the process and content of psychological assessments.
  • Emphasis on considering non-"Criterion A" traumas and broader etiological factors.

Conclusions:

  • Current assessment practices often overlook trauma, leading to underidentification and potential overdiagnosis of other disorders.
  • Modern psychological trends may prioritize speed and symptom focus over comprehensive healing.
  • An antioppressive, trauma-informed approach using therapeutic assessment is vital for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.