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What it Takes to Trust Others…
Trusting our own heart and mind and others is definitely a skill we have to acquire in order to thrive. Being our most authentic selves, marching to the beat of our own drum, and charting a...
Covert Narcissists: Who Are They and What Do They Do?
Covert narcissists differ from typical narcissists. Find out what their personality traits are like and some behaviors they share in common. By Dr. Jamie and Mila Koljensic Narcissists are...
Clinical Observations from an Estrangement Clinician: Observation #3
I am an estrangement clinician primarily working with parents who are estranged from their adult sons and/or daughters. My lived experience as an estranged parent is a far greater credential...
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Limiting Beliefs in the Workplace: A Guide for Trauma Survivors
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often face unique challenges in the workplace, especially when it comes to managing our emotions and navigating difficult situations. Negative self-talk and...
Trauma Bonding: Exploring the Psychological Effects of Abuse
Question of the day: Why would the victim of a toxic abusive relationship emotionally bond with the person who is inflicting that harm on them? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is...
What is Wrong With Me?
***TRIGGER WARNING: This article discusses childhood trauma. I always knew something was wrong with me. The first time I asked myself that question was at the tender age of five years...
Daydreaming As a Healing Method for Complex PTSD
How are you feeling today? Have you just woken up with your first cup of coffee, or are you on your lunch break at work? Maybe you have already had a full day and are relaxing at home with a...
Add a Healthy, Joyful Moment to Your Day
Does it feel like there is so much you are holding and carrying? Do you notice a heaviness, a higher level of fear and worry? There are so many important topics—the economy, equal rights, climate...
The Importance of Community: How Connecting with Other Trauma Survivors Can Enhance Your Career Journey
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often feel isolated and alone in our experiences, especially when navigating the challenges of the professional world. We may try to hide our true selves,...
Exploring Love and Connections within CPTSD
***TRIGGER WARNING*** The following article discusses traumatic events, including sexual abuse. The word PTSD is often thrown out there into the ether of speech or within news broadcasts as a...
Gaslighting – What I Learned from My Own Therapy
Even though I am a psychology and sociology professor, I couldn't see the abuse in my own home. It is embarrassing to admit, but I think telling the truth is important. Like so many people who go...
Inside Alienation: Introducing CPTSD’s PASS Program (Parental Alienation Support Systems)
The CPTSD Foundations PASS (Parental Alienation Support Systems) inaugural Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. EST and every Tuesday following. Register here:...
What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
“Complex PTSD comes in response to chronic traumatization over the course of months or, more often, years. This can include emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuses, domestic violence, living in a war zone, being held captive, human trafficking, and other organized rings of abuse, and more. While there are exceptional circumstances where adults develop C-PTSD, it is most often seen in those whose trauma occurred in childhood”.
