The podcast delves into the limitations of traditional trauma treatments, introducing online therapy as a viable alternative. It explores effective treatments like EMDR, neurofeedback, and psychedelics. The benefits of expressive writing, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes in managing childhood PTSD are discussed.
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Traditional trauma treatments may not effectively address complex PTSD from childhood trauma.
Alternative treatments like EMDR, neurofeedback, psychedelics, and self-regulation practices show promise in healing childhood PTSD.
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Challenges with Traditional Trauma Treatments
Traditional trauma treatments like talk therapy and medication, commonly used for PTSD, may not be consistently effective for complex PTSD, especially originating from childhood trauma. This approach, widely accepted in the industry, focuses on addressing symptoms but might not directly tackle the core issue of CPTSD, leading to potential disappointments in treatment outcomes. Dysregulation, a key symptom of CPTSD, can be exacerbated by trauma-focused talk therapy, making it challenging for individuals to benefit fully from such interventions.
Alternative Treatments for Complex PTSD
In exploring alternative treatments for CPTSD, interventions like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), neurofeedback, psychedelic therapies, lifestyle integration therapy, and various trauma-informed therapies have shown promise. While EMDR is effective for adult onset trauma, it may have limitations for complex trauma cases. Neurofeedback, involving brain activity monitoring and stimulation, aims to enhance relaxed states. Additionally, psychedelics, like psilocybin and ketamine, are being researched for their therapeutic potential in treating trauma.
Emphasis on Self-Regulation and Physical Healing
Methods focusing on self-regulation through meditation, expressive writing, and physical techniques such as yoga, dance, and touch therapies are highlighted for aiding in dysregulation associated with childhood PTSD. Meditation practices like Vedic meditation offer accessible ways to turn attention inward, promoting neurological regulation. Physical activities, including vigorous exercise and dietary adjustments, emerge as effective tools in managing CPTSD symptoms, promoting overall neurobiological well-being and mental stability.
If you've tried to get help for problems related to Childhood PTSD, you've probably tried many approaches to healing, and chances are, none of them really worked. In this video I teach about common approaches to healing childhood trauma, and the big reason why only some of them are effective.