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Gay Men Going Deeper
Healing a Traumatic Past (CPTSD)
Oct 19, 2023
Scott Blackwood discusses healing traumatic pasts, impacts of relational and attachment trauma, CPTSD, shame, low self-esteem, social isolation, trauma responses, trauma in the gay community, and ways to heal past trauma. The episode aims to normalize trauma, release shame, and educate on trauma-informed approaches.
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- Trauma is not limited to war or rape and can stem from various experiences like neglect, bullying, or breakups.
- Recognizing and addressing inner parts like protectors and exiles is crucial for healing from trauma.
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Overview of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
In this podcast episode, Matt Lansidol, an intuitive life and spiritual coach, is joined by Scott Blackwood to discuss healing from a traumatic past and specifically focus on complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). They explain that trauma is an umbrella term that encompasses various experiences, and CPTSD specifically refers to relational or attachment trauma. They highlight that trauma is not limited to war or rape and can stem from neglect, bullying, or breakups. The speakers emphasize the impact of trauma on the brain, including the way it stores traumatic experiences, and discuss symptoms such as emotional dysregulation, changes in relationships, difficulty paying attention, negative beliefs, and somatic distress. They stress the importance of recognizing and understanding trauma and its effect on one's life, working with therapists or counselors, and offering self-compassion and forgiveness as part of the healing process.
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