Category: ptsd
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How Latino Culture Can Impact Healing From Trauma and Abuse
“I don’t know if what happened to me was actually abuse.” My client looked down as she said this. We had been talking about her childhood and some of the experiences she was still carrying into adulthood. She described being criticized, controlled, and frequently made responsible for her parents’ emotions. She had spent years believing…
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“I Thought This Was Just My Personality.” What I’ve Learned About Complex PTSD After 30 Years as a Trauma Therapist
Many clients in therapy feel flawed due to their sensitivity or anxiety, unaware that these traits often stem from survival strategies developed through chronic trauma. Understanding Complex PTSD is crucial as it reveals that these behaviors are intelligent adaptations to past trauma, not character flaws. Healing involves recognizing past experiences, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with…
