by Shirley Davis | Jul 6, 2020 | CPTSD and Inner Child Work, CPTSD Research
There is much psychiatry does not understand about how our psyche works. Indeed, because psychiatric symptoms are mostly self-reported, there is little evidence that mental disorders exist. However, all humans recognize in themselves the urges and responses they seem...
by Shirley Davis | Jun 29, 2020 | CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD Research
Narcissistic abuse of children is extremely harmful to their mental and physical health. These kids grow up with mixed messages about who they are and suffer other consequences from never feeling they belong. This piece will focus on the trauma bond and the healing...
by Shirley Davis | Jun 22, 2020 | CPTSD and Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD Research
This series has focused on narcissism and narcissistic abuse of children and how their past inhibits their present. However, some questions need answering, including the most common, “Why did she/he act that way?” This article is purely scientific and does...
by Shirley Davis | May 25, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD Research
Police officers, nurses, doctors, nursing aides, and many other professionals stand on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. While catching the virus themselves is a huge danger, the second danger is burnout, with the third being secondary trauma. This article...
by Emily Wiebe | May 7, 2020 | CPTSD, CPTSD Research, Emotional Flashbacks, Guest Contributor
Note: if you are triggered while reading, take a break to do some gentle self-care before returning to the article, and if you find yourself in crisis, please reach out to your medical or mental health provider, or to an online crisis resource. Flashbacks are intense,...
by Shirley Davis | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19, CPTSD Research, First Responders and CPTSD
As Americans, we have grown accustomed to calling 911 when we are in trouble. We pick up the phone, talk to an operator, and fully expect first responders to appear as if by magic and save us. However, there is a darker side to this privilege. The hidden problem of...
