Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
This page is devoted to exploring Complex Trauma, also known as C-PTSD – a condition that affects many partners in NeuroDivergent relationships.
Tim Fletcher, a mental health professional and clergyman in Canada, has created an exceptional series of videos describing the origin, presentation, and effects of Complex-PTSD. Unlike PTSD, which often is caused by singular traumatic episodes, CPTSD takes place over time and may be caused by unmet needs such as a lack of secure emotional attachment and bonding or emotional neglect. CPTSD may have roots in childhood wounds and deprivations, and some who have CPTSD from childhood may end up as adults with partners who exacerbate those wounds and coping patterns.
Both parties in a NeuroDivergent relationship may be affected by CPTSD from childhood roots. The NT Partner may have experienced CPTSD both as a child from their family of origin and also as an adult from emotional neglect from their ND partner.
Understanding (Complex) Trauma Video Series
Entire Video Series Playlist (YouTube) https://bit.ly/tfComplexTraumaPlaylist
Understanding (Complex) Trauma – Part 1 Overview
Notes https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma1
Video https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma1vid
Understanding Trauma – Part 2 Results of Shame
Notes https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma2
Video https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma2vid
Understanding Trauma – Part 3 Results of Shame
Notes https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma3
Video https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma3vid
Understanding Trauma 4 – The Brain – Limbic (emotion-now) and Coretex (think things through – long term consequences)
https://www.youtube.com/live/QNKnQqs3Mo4
Understanding Trauma 5 – How Trauma Affects Nervous System
https://www.youtube.com/live/q4IvDCAuQWU
Understanding Trauma 6 – Adaptations and Soul Murder
Notes: https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma6
Video: https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma6vid
Understanding Trauma 7 – Anger
https://www.youtube.com/live/gZ8y_wEmW00
Understanding Trauma 8 -Trauma Responses
https://www.youtube.com/live/a2Vuqy1Vb9Y
Understanding Trauma 9 – Fear
https://www.youtube.com/live/J3Lx1xQy_yM
Understanding Trauma 10 – Healing
https://www.youtube.com/live/a6xZsyEUICg
Understanding Trauma 11 – Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges)
https://www.youtube.com/live/9X6y8rCDTxc
Understanding Trauma 12- Boundaries
https://www.youtube.com/live/cUGYVkLlKf4
Understanding Trauma 13 – Betrayal Trauma
https://www.youtube.com/live/TcZu-x0RVTo
Understanding Trauma 14 – Neglect Trauma Pt 1
Notes: https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma14
Video: https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma14vid
Understanding Trauma 15 – Neglect Trauma Pt 2
Notes: https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma15
Video: https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma15vid
Understanding Trauma 20 – Signs of Healing
Notes – https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma20
Video – https://bit.ly/tfComplexTrauma20vid
Re-parenting Series (Healing CPTSD)
Reparenting Part 1 – Stages of Development in Children
Notes : https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting01
Video https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting01vid
Reparenting Part 2 – Attachment
Notes https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting02
Video https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting02vid
Reparenting 87 – Limerance and Relationship Addiction
Notes https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting87
Video https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting87vid
Reparenting 89 – Depletion and Self Care
Notes: https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting89
Video: https://bit.ly/TFctReparenting89vid
Codependency and Complex Trauma
Codependency and Complex Trauma 01
Transcript https://bit.ly/TFctCodependency01
Video https://bit.ly/TFctCodependency01vid