by Susan Morris | Sep 18, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
After years of self-criticism, I finally learned the act of self-compassion. Compassion comes easily to me with others. I’m a nurse. But compassion for me was another story. I grew up in an alcoholic home where compassion and dreams were nonexistent. The...
by Shirley Davis | Sep 18, 2023 | Suicide Prevention
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This article will tackle active suicide and may not be suitable for sensitive audiences. Most of us recognize suicide as being something someone does to themselves to end their life. However, there is another type of suicide,...
by Bette Jaeger | Sep 15, 2023 | Addiction, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
People who have experienced trauma may use different coping methods to address their vulnerability and feelings of stress and anxiety. One of the typical coping methods among those who have undergone trauma or are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress (PTSD) is...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 14, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
How to step into your personal power I have heard people talking about stepping into their power, but I never understood what they were talking about until recently when I got a little curious and did some research. The first thing that went through my mind...
by Roseanne Reilly | Sep 13, 2023 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Developing An Accurate ‘Felt Sense’ Our whole body encompasses our physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual experiences. A felt sense resides deep within the intelligence of our bodies as a whole, it is beyond what we feel we know as a feeling. For...
by Erena DiGonis | Sep 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Guest Contributor
Introduction: We all deal with anxiety – that mix of nerves, restlessness, and worries that can make life feel overwhelming. No surprise, anxiety is the most common mental health diagnosis in the United States. Anxiety can look different in everyone, especially if you...
by Vicky Robson | Sep 12, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness
Hi, I am Vicky a new guest writer with CPTSD Foundation.I understand first-hand how complex trauma can take your life from under your feet, causing adomino effect on your work, family life, and daily living.I have always been a creative person and even as a child, I...
by Shirley Davis | Sep 11, 2023 | Suicide Prevention, Trauma
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This article will tackle active suicide and may not be suitable for sensitive audiences. September is Suicide Prevention Month. This article, which is part of a series, focuses on suicide and suicidal ideations. Everyone is vulnerable to suicidal...
by LWK | Sep 8, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor
Many people in the UK and other countries have little understanding of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) outside of veterans. Even more, people have absolutely no knowledge of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) A.K.A Complex Trauma. Those who have...
by Cyndi Bennett | Sep 7, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
What to do when your boss reminds you of your abuser. As a trauma recovery career coach, one of the common challenges I hear from survivors is that they are triggered by their boss, or their boss reminds them of their abuser. This is an extremely common scenario for...
