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Childhood Psychological Trauma Assessment

Childhood Psychological Trauma Assessment Test

Take this 10-minute test to understand how early parenting and childhood experiences may have shaped you. Get clear, actionable insight to support healing, self-awareness, and better relationships.

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9/22

Severity of Childhood Psychological Trauma (SoCPT)

Measures the severity of reported childhood psychological trauma based on the number of endorsed traumatic experiences.

Low/None

Moderate

High

0 – 7: Low/None | 8 – 12: Moderate | 13 – 22: High

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting childhood experiences may have a meaningful impact on self-esteem, relationships, and stress resilience.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Adults seeking self-understanding

41%OF USERS

People who want to explore whether early childhood experiences contributed to their current emotional patterns or relationship difficulties.

People beginning therapy or recovery

34%OF USERS

Individuals beginning counseling or personal healing work who want a quick way to reflect on negative events from their childhood.

Parents breaking the cycle

25%OF USERS

Caregivers who want insight into their own upbringing, so they can avoid repeating harmful parenting patterns.

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Scale of Childhood Trauma Severity (SoCTS)

Average

13.5

Normal range

9.6 — 17.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It screens for childhood psychological trauma linked to negative experiences and harmful parenting patterns. It does not provide a diagnosis.

What age period should be used when answering?

Answer based on your experiences up to age 10. If a question names a different age, use that age instead.

How long does it take to complete?

Most users finish in about 10 minutes, but it may vary based on reading speed and recall.

How many questions are included?

The assessment has 22 questions. All questions should be answered when possible.

What if a question does not fit or the answer is uncertain?

Select the response that best matches your typical experiences during the period described. If you don't know for sure, choose the closest available option rather than leaving it blank.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

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Childhood Psychological Trauma Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

childhood psychotrauma

This instrument is used to screen for self-reported adverse and potentially traumatic experiences in childhood, with an emphasis on experiences occurring before age 10 unless an item specifies a different age range. The Childhood Psychological Trauma Assessment provides a brief, structured format for documenting the presence and perceived impact of early negative experiences.

The measure, attributed to Judith L. Herman, contains 22 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Results are intended to support clinical interviewing and case formulation by summarizing domains of childhood adversity; the Childhood Psychological Trauma Assessment should be interpreted within the broader clinical context and not used as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: Judith L. Herman

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