In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent delves into the topic of complex trauma (C-PTSD). She explores what complex trauma is, how it manifests in adulthood, and most importantly, the potential for healing. Through a fictional but realistic case study, Marianne demonstrates the profound impact of complex trauma and shares effective therapeutic approaches for recovery.To grab £10 off the Our Tricky Brain Kit and / or The Feel Better Academy use Code: YouTube10 at checkout: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/Key TakeawaysUnderstanding Complex Trauma: The difference between single-event trauma (PTSD) and chronic trauma (C-PTSD).Case Study of Sarah: A powerful illustration of how childhood trauma can shape adult life.Manifestations of C-PTSD: Anxiety, self-doubt, hypervigilance, and physical symptoms.Therapeutic Approaches: Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Schema Therapy.Hope and Healing: Recovery is possible with the right support and therapeutic interventions.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:44 - What Is Complex Trauma?01:33 - Causes of Complex Trauma02:29 - Case Study: Sarah’s Childhood03:27 - Sarah’s Adulthood Struggles05:18 - Impact of Sexual Abuse06:18 - How C-PTSD Shows Up in Adulthood07:21 - Healing and Therapy Approaches08:29 - Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)09:33 - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)11:00 - Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Approaches12:40 - Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Schema Therapy13:31 - EMDR Training and Recommendations14:29 - Message of Hope for Trauma Survivors15:33 - Feel Better Academy and Support Resources16:26 - How to Support the Podcast17:47 - Closing RemarksLinks:🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more:
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