Also known as: PTSD
Emotional detachment from infantAvoidance behaviorImpaired maternal bonding
Violet suffers from PTSD following her violent assault and forced cesarean section. Her PTSD, confirmed by MEG scan showing abnormal temporal lobe activity and hippocampal atrophy, is central to the custody battle as it affected her ability to bond with her son Lucas. Amelia testifies that it's a treatable physical condition.
Private Practice — S03E21Patient: Violet Turner
Recurring storyline
Abdominal traumamajor
Also known as: Firework impalement
Severe hemorrhageNear-death experiencePost-traumatic stress disorderEmergency cesarean section
Violet was attacked by Katie who cut her baby out of her body. During the attack, Violet instructed Katie on how to perform the incision correctly to protect Lucas from being harmed. The trauma resulted in massive blood loss and is the root cause of her PTSD and separation from Lucas.
Private Practice — S03E21Patient: Violet Turner
Recurring storyline