Author: MotionMechanic
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Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving – A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors
This blog post summarizes the key insights from the Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, including how CPTSD differs from PTSD, how trauma affects emotional regulation, and what survivors can do to reclaim their sense of self and build a thriving life.
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The Body Keeps the Score: A Summary and Key Insights for Trauma Survivors
This blog post provides a comprehensive summary of the key ideas from The Body Keeps the Score book, with a focus on how these insights can help PTSD and CPTSD survivors navigate their own recovery journey.
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How to Support a Loved One with PTSD or CPTSD: A Guide for Friends and Family
This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide for friends, family members, and partners on how to support a loved one with PTSD or CPTSD in a way that is compassionate, respectful, and trauma-informed.
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Trauma Recovery and Biblical Forgiveness: A Safe Path for Healing
This blog post explores what the Bible really says about forgiveness, how trauma recovery aligns with faith-based healing, and how survivors can forgive without compromising their safety or dignity.
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The Role of Therapy in Trauma Recovery: Choosing the Right Approach for PTSD and CPTSD
This blog post will explore the most effective therapies for PTSD and CPTSD, how they work, and how to choose the right approach for healing.
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Trauma Recovery and the Nervous System: Understanding the Polyvagal Theory
This blog post explores how trauma affects the nervous system, how Polyvagal Theory explains PTSD and CPTSD symptoms, and how survivors can use nervous system regulation techniques to support recovery.
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Building a Sense of Self After Childhood Trauma: Healing When You Never Had a Foundation of Trust
This blog post explores how early trauma affects identity, how to begin forming a stable sense of self, and how to navigate trust when it was never modeled for you.
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Building New Relationships After Trauma: A Guide for PTSD and CPTSD Survivors
This blog post explores expert insights on when to pursue new relationships, how to navigate the early stages, when to disclose PTSD-related experiences, and what to look for (and avoid) in potential relationships.
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The Link Between PTSD, CPTSD, and Dissociation: How to Stay Present in Recovery
This blog post will explore the connection between PTSD, CPTSD, and dissociation, the different types of dissociation, and practical tools for grounding and staying connected to the present moment.
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Emotional Regulation in PTSD and CPTSD: Tools for Managing Triggers
This blog post explores why emotional regulation is impaired in PTSD and CPTSD, the science behind trauma and emotional dysregulation, and practical tools to manage triggers effectively.
PTSD Flight to Freedom 