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
Dec 2023
Dr. Alyson Myers is part of the TNT faculty and an expert on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can be caused by exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, avoidance of reminders of the event, difficulty concentrating or sleeping, depression, panic disorder, and substance ab ... Show More
8m 28s
Nov 2021
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder may develop (either immediately or delayed) following exposure to a stressful event or situation of an exceptionally threatening or catastrophic nature. According to DSM-5, it is characterised by 4 groups of symptoms: intrusion symptoms, avoidance, ... Show More
16m 28s
Jun 2022
Recovering from Complex PTSD with Elizabeth Ferreira
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is the result of the slow accumulation of many small traumatic experiences over time. On our most popular Being Well episode to date, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explored the details of CPTSD with Pete Walker, and on today’s episode, ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 2025
Restoring Your Internal Sense of Safety After Trauma w/ CPTSD Expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Let's dive into how to feel safe again after Childhood Trauma, aka CPTSD, Complex PTSD, using a somatic and polyvagal lens. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Ari ... Show More
24m 31s
Jul 2023
EMDR Therapy, Complex Trauma and PTSD
According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, complex trauma is "both children’s exposure to multiple traumatic events—often of an invasive, interpersonal nature—and the wide-ranging, long-term effects of this exposure. These events are severe and pervasive, such as a ... Show More
1h 8m