Trauma Comparisons
Clear distinctions between commonly confused trauma-related concepts, diagnoses, and treatment approaches.
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Comparisons in this section are designed to clarify commonly conflated ideas. The goal is precision, not judgment — helping distinguish between concepts that may appear similar on the surface but function very differently in practice.
PTSD vs Complex PTSD
Key differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches between PTSD and C‑PTSD.
Fragmentation vs Dissociation
Clarifying two closely related but distinct trauma responses that are often confused.
Trauma vs Stress
Understanding when stress becomes trauma and why the distinction matters.
IFS vs EMDR vs Somatic Therapy
A practical comparison of leading trauma therapy approaches.