Tag: cptsd
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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…
