How to Heal Complex-PTSD with Dr. Christine Courtois




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Summary: There's PTSD, and then there's complex-PTSD, a branch of posttraumatic stress disorder that stems from the infliction of interpersonal trauma. Whether that's trauma at the hands of a friend or family member or at the deranged impulse of a stranger, how to heal complex-PTSD poses unique challenges. In this interview with internationally recognized C-PTSD expert, Dr. Christine Courtois, we answered these important questions about how to heal complex-PTSD: what is complex-PTSD? what are signs of complex trauma? how do PTSD and C-PTSD differ? what is possible in C-PTSD recovery? Dr. Courtois also shares her thoughts about how childhood trauma impacts the psyche, how C-PTSD develops, the importance of trauma-informed care, creating a healing sense of self, and building a "window of tolerance." Sit back, put your feet up and listen to Dr. Courtois' wisdom.... Christine A. Courtois PhD, ABPPĀ specializes in the treatment of trauma, particularly for adults experiencing the effects of childhood incest and other forms of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Dr. Courtois has worked with these issues for 30 years and has developed treatment approaches for complex posttraumatic and dissociative conditions for which she has received international recognition.