I’ve been thinking about one. I’ve been thinking about it in my own life. I’ve been thinking about it for those impacted by CPTSD. Now, in the middle of January, in the middle of the…
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Loss of self, caregiving and being a partner to a person with complex PTSD
I didn’t have a name for it. I was researching the impact of caring for someone with complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) when these words jumped at me: Caregiving tasks interfere with many other…
Is dissociation disrupting communication in your relationship?
Early on in our relationship, my partner and I thought we communicated well. Like many couples, we loved to talk, to share and to spend time with each other. We believed nothing was off limits…
When your partner has a dissociative disorder: 10 posts to help you understand
What do you need to know if your partner or loved one has a dissociative disorder? Dissociation and dissociative disorders are often mentioned with complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). As many of you know,…
Complex PTSD & the need for more family support – with Dr Manuel P Stadtmann
I recently came across a series of research articles focused on complex post traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD or CPTSD) and the daily life experiences of those with the diagnosis and their relatives. As you…
Complex PTSD, family strain & estrangement – with Annie Wright, LMFT
Do the words ‘family estrangement’ scare you? Do they make you inwardly recoil or want to stop reading? Maybe topics liked complex PTSD and family estrangement feel too heavy on top of everything going on…
Holiday triggers and being a loved one of a trauma survivor
Imagine the following. . . You go to a holiday dinner (online or in person) where you know your loved one is going to be in the same room with someone who caused them harm.…
10 posts to help you feel supported if you are the loved one of a trauma survivor
If you support a trauma survivor, I know some stress is normal to you. But right now, stress is at an all time high – not just for you but for the world. (Publication date…
Seven things loved ones of trauma survivors need – according to research
What do the loved ones of trauma survivors need? If you have been reading this blog for a while and you are a supporter, you probably have a list of needs. Maybe a long list.…
Secondary traumatic stress and being a partner to a person with CPTSD
If you are in a relationship with a trauma survivor and you are worried about secondary traumatic stress, you are not alone. Concerns about secondary trauma or secondary traumatic stress (STS) are among the main…
Partner stress, COVID and CPTSD
Are you feeling stress right now? Maybe you are worn out from COVID, the state of society, or the uncertainty of the world. Maybe you’ve done self-care and it’s still not enough. Maybe, just maybe,…
Systemic trauma, PTSD & childhood trauma – with Trace Barbour Aguila, CTP, CLC, MHFAC, CDC
What is it like to experience multiples types of trauma? How can we better understand the experiences of those who face historical and present day trauma? What do we need to learn in order to…