I was born into an unsafe environment. A therapist of mine agreed I, also, inherited genetic 'memory' of trauma--Indigenous American Ancestors and what they dealt with, Grandparents going through the Great Depression, and my mother being sexually abused by her pedophile father from the time she was 9 years old. So, I have never felt … Continue reading Layers of Safety
Tag: DBT
We are NOT Cute!
Two people within the same hour told my ex-husband and I we are too cute, as they watched us interact with each other in front of them. I'm here to tell ya, we are NOT cute! What we are is a narcissist trying desperately to hold on to his best source of supply and that … Continue reading We are NOT Cute!
Why CBT Fails Complex PTSD
The content discusses the inadequacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with Complex PTSD, particularly those affected by family scapegoating. It stresses the need for a sense of safety prior to therapy, recommending alternative methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for validation and emotional de-escalation. CBT could reinforce harmful narratives for these clients.
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