In addition to the descriptor in the subtitle of this essay, I am a highly intelligent 63-year old disabled woman who, after being a high achiever in school, college, and employment only to end up on an income at 80% Federal Poverty level when no longer able to work, has this to share about my … Continue reading Navigating Group Dynamics with Complex PTSD: The Scapegoat’s Isolation
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
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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