Echoes of the Abuser: Perpetrator Introjects in Complex Trauma and Dissociation, with Kathy Steele

November 8th, 2025

For many therapists, working with perpetrator introjects (inner abusers) can feel like an overwhelming challenge and even an unachievable goal. These parts often resist connection, actively disrupt the therapeutic alliance, and evoke intense shame in the client. They may undermine progress, sabotage safety, and leave both client and therapist feeling helpless, frustrated, and stuck.

This workshop explores the nature of perpetrator introjects in complex trauma and dissociation, and offers advanced clinical strategies for recognizing, understanding, and transforming these internalized abuser dynamics.