Tag: trauma
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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…
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Understanding Collective Trauma in the Wake of Recent Events — And How to Cope
In recent weeks, powerful events — including aggressive immigration enforcement, raids, and the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis — have deeply affected individuals and communities across the United States. These incidents have sparked widespread protests, local resolutions condemning the force used by federal agents, and national conversations…
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