Introduction
Understanding PTSD and CPTSD
Definition of PTSD:
PTSD is a reaction to exposure to a traumatic event that induces extreme horror or trauma.
Commonly seen in military personnel, crime victims, and law enforcement.
Definition of CPTSD:
CPTSD results from repeated exposure to traumatic events where escape is difficult or impossible, causing ... Show More
Sep 2024
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Victor Carrión, M.D., the Vice-Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a world expert on the understanding and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children, adolescents, and adults.
We expla ... Show More
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433: Stuck in Trauma & Embarrassed by Emotional Reactions
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Exposing psychological myths and identifying strategies that really work, with Clinical Psychologist, with Dr. Nick Wignall
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<p>Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: <a href='https://courses.the ... Show More
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