CPTSD is an umbrella term encompassing many trauma responses discussed. It includes issues like memory problems, emotional flashbacks, rumination, trust issues, and even physical health struggles. CPTSD results from prolonged exposure to trauma, such as abuse, not single traumatic events.
Healing from CPTSD requires working on multiple aspects: body, mind, social connections, and more. It’s a long process, but it’s about stabilization first, then working through trauma at a pace that feels safe. Judith Herman’s Trauma and Recovery explains the model for trauma treatment that emphasizes this phased approach.
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