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Emotionally Immature Parents

There is a strong connection between narcissistic or emotionally unstable parenting and complex trauma (C-PTSD). In other words, adults with complex trauma often have parents with narcissistic qualities or significant emotional limitations. Thus, C-PTSD children often grow into adults who are used to navigating emotionally nonreciprocal relationships.  

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Complex Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

Today we are going to talk about the overlap between childhood complex trauma and narcissistic abuse, and how this can show up in adult relationships. We will also discuss 3 strategies to heal from narcissistic abuse. 

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How We Treat Complex PTSD

At Woven, we specialize in relational, depth-oriented therapy approaches that provide a solid foundation for the delicate and challenging work of Complex PTSD treatment. Here, I describe 3 Steps we use to address CPTSD for our Clients, sharing in detail what this style of treatment looks like. I also explain the role of grief work in treating complex PTSD.

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Grief and Complex Trauma

In trauma work, I hear this question all the time. Understandably, people want to know why it matters if they grieve the past (or present) or not. Moreover, people worry about being overcome or undone by their grief, should they let it out. This process can be difficult, but grieving is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal to heal childhood wounds and other trauma across the lifespan.

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Difference Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex PTSD

One common question we get from trauma survivors is: What is the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)? As with all diagnoses, the nuances are really important to acknowledge when it comes to understanding diagnoses, diagnostic criteria and the events leading up to the diagnosis. Remember: self-diagnosis can be a destructive path. Find a professional to discuss your concerns with before assuming you meet diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorder.

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