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Childhood trauma: the Importance of Self-Care in cPTSD

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced prolonged trauma or abuse, such as childhood neglect or domestic violence. cPTSD can significantly impact an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being, making it challenging to engage in healthy self-care practices. However, self-care is essential to cPTSD […]

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Mastering Grounding Techniques for cPTSD & Childhood Trauma Recovery

Effective grounding exercises to overcome cPTSD and heal from childhood traumaEffective grounding exercises to overcome cPTSD and heal from childhood trauma1. What are grounding techniques?Defining grounding techniquesBenefits of using grounding techniques2. Why are grounding techniques important?The effects of being ungroundedThe role of grounding techniques in mental health3. Physical grounding techniques: How to connect with your

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Childhood trauma: the path to forgiveness in cPTSD

Forgiveness: understanding and cultivating emotional healing.Forgiveness: understanding and cultivating emotional healing.I. Introduction – misconceptions about forgiveness in personal growth and healing after childhood trauma.The psychological definition of forgiveness:The philosophical definition of forgiveness:II. The complexity of forgiveness.III. The role of compassion.IV. The transience of emotionsV. Dealing with relationships and forgiveness.VI. Forgiving oneself and others.VII. Moving forward

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Childhood trauma: how cPTSD influences body-image

Wounded soul: when the body becomes a stage for pain.Wounded soul: when the body becomes a stage for pain.I. Introduction.II. Understanding self-image.Self-image: definition.Negative self-imageIII Understanding body-image.Body-image: definitionNegative body-image.Perfectionism.Body dysmorphia.Sexuality.IV. Strategies to improve self-image and body-image: body-image and the journey to self-love and acceptance.Dealing with the Inner CriticGrounding:Thought-stopping:Imagination exercises:Rage:Disgust:Grief:Dialogue:Self-care:Self-compassion:Tips:V. Conclusion. I. Introduction. Moods affect not only

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Childhood trauma: understanding and overcoming toxic shame and cPTSD.

Toxic shame – the facade of emotional flashbacks:Toxic shame – the facade of emotional flashbacks:I. Introduction.Defining toxic shame in cPTBS:ShameToxic shameII. causes of toxic shame in cPTBS.Childhood trauma:Lack of self-care:The Inner Critic:III. Symptoms of Toxic Shame in cPTBS.Cognitive distortions:Black-and-white thinkingOvergeneralizationCatastrophizingSelf-deprecationThe link between toxic shame and rage:The link between toxic shame and psychosomatic complaints:Emotional dysregulation and

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Childhood Trauma: Live – overcoming suicidal thoughts in cPTSD. 

The invisible suffering: Suicidal thoughts in those affected by childhood trauma.The invisible suffering: Suicidal thoughts in those affected by childhood trauma.IntroductionSuicidal thoughts – definitionMythsTypes of suicidality:Stages of suicide:Suicidal thoughts have specific characteristics:Passive suicidalityI. Understanding the connection between childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts.Emotional dysregulationHopelessnessWarning signsII. The Four F’s and suicidal ideation.III. Healing trauma and suicidal ideation.IV.

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Childhood Trauma: understanding and overcoming rage in cPTSD

Childhood Trauma: understanding and overcoming rage in cPTSD.Childhood Trauma: understanding and overcoming rage in cPTSD.Definition of rage – What is rage, and how is it defined? Categories of rage 1. Chronic rage: 2. Situational rage: 1. Passive rage: 2. Expansive rage: 1. Total rage: 2. Partial rage 1. Survival rage: 2. Shame-based rage: 3. Abandonment rage. II. Causes of rage in cPTSD.A. Traumatic experiences in childhood

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Childhood trauma: Understanding emotional dysregulation in complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD)

Difficult emotions: understanding emotional dysregulation in complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD).Difficult emotions: understanding emotional dysregulation in complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD).I. Introduction A. Emotional dysregulation in cPTSD: understanding the basicsB. What is cPTSD: an overview C. Why it is important for people with cPTSD to seek help for emotional dysregulation.II. Emotional dysregulation in cPTBS A. Emotional dysregulation in

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Childhood Trauma: Dissociation in cPTSD

Childhood Trauma: Dissociation in cPTSD – What You Need to KnowChildhood Trauma: Dissociation in cPTSD – What You Need to KnowI. Introduction A. Definition of dissociation B. Definition of cPTBS C. Relationship between dissociation and cPTBSII. Causes of dissociation in cPTBS A. Childhood trauma B. How dissociation arises in response to trauma C. Risk factors for the development of dissociation in

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Childhood trauma: cPTSD in relationships

Childhood Trauma: cPTSD – understanding and supporting your partner on the road to healing Childhood Trauma: cPTSD – understanding and supporting your partner on the road to healingWhat is cPTSD?How does cPTSD develop?The symptoms and signs of cPTSDcPTSD: Complex trauma affects identitycPTSD in the relationship: So how can you best support your partner?cPTSD in the

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