Free Abuse Survivor Recovery Resource: International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ)
Healing From FSA: A Valid and Reliable Measure of PTSD and Complex Trauma
The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) is an assessment tool I use frequently when working with new clients in my clinical practice who present with symptoms that indicate they may be suffering from PTSD or complex trauma (C-PTSD). Given that my original research on what I eventually named ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA) indicated that many FSA adult survivors suffer from unrecognized complex trauma symptoms, the ITQ can be particularly beneficial by providing a clear and focused framework for assessing the trauma-related symptoms they may experience.
The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) is a concise and clearly articulated tool that specifically targets the essential characteristics of PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) and C-PTSD (complex PTSD, also referred to as complex trauma), utilizing straightforward diagnostic criteria. It was designed to align with the organizing principles of the ICD-11 established by the World He…