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Jun 2024
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Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderlin...

DAVID PUDER, M.D.
About this episode

The purpose of this episode is to provide a clear and simple guide for clinicians on the diagnosis of complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and how it differs from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is intended to complement and add to recent episodes on attachment and trauma: 213: Reflective Functioning, 203 and 204 on adverse childhood experiences. 

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Adam Borecky. Dr. Borecky is a psychiatrist and therapist who helped author the Connection Index and is part of Dr. Puder’s core team. His practice utilizes a holistic approach towards therapy and medication management.

By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits.

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