The Four Fs of trauma responses - Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn (people pleasing) #PTSD #cPTSD #traumaresponse #mentalhealth

Each year around this time, I write about my father’s death by suicide. I’ve been writing on this topic for 15 years, through my early 30s...

Part 2: Understanding SymptomsUnderstanding the differences between CPTSD & PTSD Part 1 discussed different types of responses to traumatic stress and the major differences between how PTSD and CPTSD are formed. Part 2 will focus on differences in symptoms. It is recommended that you check out Part 1 before proceeding. *Disclaimer: This blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to treat or diagnose. Reading this blog does not create a therapist/client relat

CPTSD and BPD share common symptoms and key differences. You can learn more here.

Even as someone who has studied trauma therapy for years, I often find it difficult to describe just how trauma therapy works and what someone can expect from

Illustrations based on Pete Walker’s model in the book “Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” Buy Printables The 4F Trauma Personality Type The 4F Trauma Personality Types (another …

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Intergenerational trauma is a theory that states that trauma can be transferred from the first generation of trauma survivors to the second and further on.

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With time and practice, triggers can shrink from giant trapdoors in our path down to little puddles we know how to splash through.

Here's a free infographic which helps break down the difference between the freeze and shutdown defensive responses.