by LWK | Dec 27, 2023 | CPTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Misdiagnosis of CPTSD is common. The lack of knowledge and understanding of CPTSD is huge. Worst of all, the unwillingness to help and support, within our Healthcare Systems, is heartbreaking. Misdiagnosis Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is frequently...
by Roseanne Reilly | Dec 26, 2023 | Betrayal, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
True story… I was living in a different country, and had one friend, and no family around me when I fully accepted that my marriage had gone past the point of rescue. I was deeply entrenched in the most vulnerable position I had ever been in my life, with the added...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 25, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, Emotional Wellness, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Christmas and other holidays are upon us. However, with all the holiday cheer and purchasing of presents, there also comes, for many people, a sense of dread. Some people have families of origin that are toxic, and others have no one at all. This article focuses on...
by Sylvie Rouhani | Dec 22, 2023 | ACEs, Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
An article caught my eye, the other week, from The German Press Agency (GPA),” one of the world’s leading independent news agencies.” The headline reads: “Bury bad thoughts to boost mental health, Cambridge team suggests” Experts in...
by Cyndi Bennett | Dec 21, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
This one phrase is enough to strike fear and paralysis into the heart of any trauma survivor. It comes up often in interviews and initiating connections with people. Why is this so difficult, and what can we do about it? Why is it so difficult to tell people about...
by Celeste Mendelsohn | Dec 20, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
I was in a meeting the other day, trying to de-stress and find resources for a background level of anxiety, and the topic was judgment. It got me thinking, as much of the sharing was about judging others. Judgment isn’t good or bad; we’re designed to make choices What...
by Nikki Dalhamer | Dec 19, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
This approach involves sensitivity to trauma’s effects, creating a safe environment, and tailoring treatment to consider the individual’s unique experiences and needs related to their trauma “Trauma-informed” care refers to an approach that acknowledges the prevalence...
by Rachel Grant | Dec 19, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays
We wrap up our series with the wonderful Kristen Kancler in which she shares with us how love, safety, and belonging are key to making the changes we want to make. ————————————- Self-Sabotage...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 18, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Most survivors have families of origin that were responsible for their forming complex post-traumatic stress disorder through committing chronic child abuse. So, the holidays, especially Christmas, are very difficult for them. This article will explore the hazards of...
by Jennifer Kindera | Dec 15, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays, Surviving the Holidays
’Tis the time of year for crackling fires, amazing smells coming out of the kitchen, laughter, and family togetherness. Well, at least, that’s what the made-for-TV movies want us to think. For a lot of us, though, who come from families that were dysfunctional and...
