by Susan Gold | Apr 1, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness, Toxic Relationships, War & Combat Trauma
Waking up from toxic systems and the side effects they create demands courage. Upon reflection, you’ll spot the misaligned messages—ideas that never fit, gnawing at your gut yet somehow seduce you into obedience. As a child, I trembled at the thought of my brother...
by Marta Luzim, MS | Mar 27, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Part 2 of 2 (Part 1: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2025/03/20/coming-into-the-body-part-1-of-2/) Eugene Gendlin’s Felt Sense Process The practice of mindful felt sense is important for helping you come into your body. A First Attempt: Find Out What Is Bothering You...
by Amanda Ann Gregory | Mar 26, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Certain books have become required reading for every trauma-informed mental health clinician and survivor of complex trauma. Dr. Judith Herman’s Trauma and Recovery, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ The Deepest Well, Dr. Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz’s The Boy Who Was Raised...
by Marta Luzim, MS | Mar 20, 2025 | Body Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Trauma is an octopus. L’dor vador. These Hebrew words, one of the most fundamental tenets of Judaism, translate to “Generation to generation”. —You cannot rush the healing process— “I wanted my mother to love me. Despite all the torture and brutality.” ― Wendy...
by Cyndi Bennett | Mar 17, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Introduction Resilience is a crucial skill for everyone navigating the challenges of the professional world, but it is especially vital for trauma survivors. As someone who has experienced trauma, we may face unique obstacles in our career journey, but building...
by Dr. Sabina Mauro | Mar 10, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Professional
We all have the potential to heal and become a better version of ourselves. Sometimes, adverse or abnormal life experiences can disrupt our path to growth and prevent us from healing. Before we can begin (or continue) the journey of healing, we must develop a deeper...
