Is it relevant for complex trauma / personality disorders?
Yes. It was developed and tested on clients who typically had multiple traumas, often based in childhood, and often chronic. Moreover, in one study that evaluated co-occurring personality disorders, 65% of the sample met criteria for one or more personality disorders (Najavits et al., 1998).Thus, complexity is often the norm. The format and content of Seeking Safety appear helpful for such clients, and the case management part of the treatment also helps to engage them in additional resources that may be beneficial for them.
