Counting the Cost: The Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma

If someone has experienced severe and sustained trauma early in life, especially at the hands of their caregivers, they are quite likely to exhibit a highly correlated cluster of psychological problems. Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, MD describes the characteristics of this newly discovered syndrome, which has been termed "Disorders of Extreme Stress." Viewers will better understand the impact of early trauma on their lives, and discover pathways to healing.