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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Complex PTSD

From Surviving to Thriving

Book • 2013

This book provides a detailed roadmap for healing from CPTSD, emphasizing self-compassion, self-reparenting, and managing emotional flashbacks.

It categorizes trauma survivors into four types—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and offers practical strategies for recovery.

Walker shares personal anecdotes and case studies to illustrate his concepts, making the book relatable and hopeful for those seeking recovery.

Mentioned by

Matt Dobschuetz

Elizabeth Christophe

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Recommended by

Kristen Carder

to understand emotional experiences of those with relational wounding.

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Mentioned by

Elizabeth Christophe

as the book where she first learned about the concept of emotional flashbacks.

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Mentioned by

Emma McAdam

as a reference to the author's experience growing up in an abusive home.

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Mentioned by

Matt Dobschuetz

as a helpful resource on perfectionism and shame linked to childhood emotional abandonment.

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Mentioned by

Matt Dobschuetz

as a recommended resource for addressing perfectionism and the inner critic.

250 - Perfectionism Pt. 2

Recommended by

Emma McAdam

as a helpful book for people who struggle with childhood trauma and therapists.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Herstich

when referencing Pete Walker's work on complex trauma and adaptive coping styles.

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Recommended by

Dr. Malzberg

as an accessible resource for patients seeking to understand complex PTSD, despite some reservations about elements of the book.

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Mentioned by

Anna Runkle

as being helpful in understanding complex PTSD.

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