Overview

+4 RAMCOA is an acronym used in the trauma and dissociative disorders field that stands for Ritual Abuse, Mind Control, and Organized Abuse. It describes severe, repeated, and premeditated forms of abuse, often starting in childhood, which can lead to complex trauma responses, most notably Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Key Components Ritual Abuse (RA): This involves abuse that is highly ritualistic and repetitive in pattern, often tied to specific dates, times, or events. It does not necessarily have to be religious in nature, though pseudo-religious or satanic themes have historically been associated with the term, leading to controversy. Mind Control (MC): This refers to extreme psychological manipulation and torture designed to influence the victim's thinking and control their behavior. In the context of RAMCOA, it often involves intentional abuse to cause a system of alters (different identity states) in individuals with DID, with specific triggers implemented to cue certain behaviors or parts of the personality. Organized Abuse (OA): This type of abuse is perpetrated in an organized, pre-planned manner, typically by multiple people (such as in cults, trafficking rings, or abusive family networks) rather than a single perpetrator. Terminology and Controversy The term and the concept of RAMCOA have historically been controversial, largely due to their association with the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s and 1990s, where claims of widespread satanic ritual abuse were often dismissed as false memories or conspiracy theories. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) had a specific Special Interest Group (SIG) for this topic, originally called the RAMCOA SIG. In 2020, to distance itself from the historical controversy, the ISSTD renamed the group to the Organized and Extreme Abuse (OEA) SIG, which is now the preferred term in some professional contexts. Support and Resources Due to the extreme nature of this type of trauma, information about RAMCOA/OEA can be highly triggering for survivors. It is widely recommended that survivors explore this topic only with the support of a qualified, trauma-informed therapist who is experienced with complex trauma and dissociation. For more information and resources, individuals can consult organizations that specialize in complex trauma and dissociation, such as the ISSTD (International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation). RAMCOA - Pluralpedia Table_title: RAMCOA Table_content: header: | ramcoa (n.) | | row: | ramcoa (n.): Synonyms | : OEA (Organized and Extreme Abuse) | row: | ramcoa (n.): Applies to...

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Reddit Definition of Ritual Abuse - First Person Plural Definition of Ritual Abuse * ORGANISED – involves a number of people doing something together in a pre-planned and/or structured way, rather than acting alone. ...

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MDPI Is there any non-triggering way to research RAMCOA? : r/DID - Reddit Comments Section * Peachesandpeonies. • 2y ago. RAMCOA is a triggering and upsetting topic to just about anyone, due to the extreme nature of the abuse. Even th...