Trauma & Shame: The Struggle is Real
How does toxic shame start? How does it become internalized and pervasive? My clients find me because they are looking for help with their childhood trauma, and many don’t realize the depth of the toxic, pervasive shame that goes hand in hand with that. While I’ve...Unburdening the Heart: The Impact of Guilt on the Nervous System in CPTSD Recovery
Introduction: Living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can feel like navigating a stormy sea, with waves of past traumas crashing against the shores of the present. Among the many emotional tempests, guilt and misplaced guilt stand out as a...
The Misdiagnosis and Ignorance of Complex PTSD
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...