by Cyndi Bennett | Apr 6, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Trauma
In the previous article in this series, we reviewed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of CPTSD, explored the CPTSD-specific symptoms, and how those symptoms show up in the workplace. In this article, we will continue our exploration of the symptoms,...
by Dr. Amy Watson | Mar 31, 2022 | Anxiety, Complex PTSD Healing, COVID-19, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Research, First Responders and CPTSD, Mindfulness, Self Care
We are experiencing global trauma. We remember 2020 when a microscopic virus yielded macroscopic consequences, and we added exponential numbers of people to trauma rosters. Many CPTSD patients found themselves without feeling safe, and setbacks in healing. Extensive...
by Erin R. Burke | Mar 30, 2022 | CPTSD, Feeling Good Enough, Guest Contributor, Self-Acceptance
Guess what! I’m mentally ill! Somehow, after 66 years of living and 30 years of therapy, I had no idea. It turns out that I suffer from an avalanche of disorders. I’m good with the PTSD diagnosis; those years of flashbacks don’t lie. I have SAD without a doubt;...
by Shirley Davis | Mar 28, 2022 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Trauma-Informed
Trauma is all around us, with most of it being dealt with just fine by the person having experienced it. However, some trauma is not so easy to shake, and it can mean life-altering changes that affect people all their lives if there is no intervention. Practitioners...
by Cyndi Bennett | Mar 23, 2022 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, What is CPTSD
In the first article in this series, I introduced you to my experience with suddenly having to manage the effects of CPTSD in the workplace. Today, I would like us to explore the symptoms of CPTSD, as they are classified in the World Health Organization (WHO)...
by Shirley Davis | Mar 21, 2022 | CPTSD, Mindfulness, PTSD, Pyschotherapy
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a common disorder altering the lives of millions of people. Yet, there is little training available for survivors or practitioners. This article will explain what CPTSD is, the difference between post-traumatic stress...
