JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Nature of Intimate Wounding and the "Shadow Abuser".

  • Published In: Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 2024, v. 64, n. 5. P. 878 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Crenshaw, David Allen; Caprioli, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the complex nature of intimate wounding—interpersonal trauma inflicted by trusted individuals, often involving sexual abuse or assault—and its profound impact on victims’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It highlights how the "culture of silencing," stigma, and systemic secondary wounding complicate healing, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches that prioritize safety, empathy, and humility. The concept of the "shadow abuser" is introduced to describe the persistent, intrusive presence of trauma triggers in survivors’ lives. Effective treatment requires addressing both individual healing and the broader cultural and systemic factors that perpetuate intimate wounding.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Humanistic Psychology. 2024/09, Vol. 64, Issue 5, p878
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0022-1678
  • DOI:10.1177/0022167818815587
  • Accession Number:179737536
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