The Trauma of Abandonment by Dr Gabor Mate (2025)
TV & Film
Discover this short excerpt on The Trauma Of Abandonment by Dr Gabor Maté. He talks about how early separation and unmet needs shape later emotions and relationships. Trauma is the wound inside us rather than the external event, and early relational breaks can echo into adult health and behaviour.
He explains that abandonment is remembered in the body. Early separations or emotional neglect can create hypervigilance, shame and big feelings that show up years later. However, healing is possible through safe relationships, self-compassion and consistent co-regulation.
This is a quick, accessible primer to share with anyone new to trauma-aware ideas.
Available to watch via YouTube.
