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The Effects of Complex Trauma on Teens: Understanding the 7 Key Areas

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Complex trauma reshapes how kids see the world, from big emotions to trust issues. Discover 7 key effects—and how you can help them thrive.

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Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

"Anxiety counseling isn’t always just about managing stress. Sometimes, that persistent anxiety points to something deeper—like complex trauma. In this article, we explore the signs that your anxiety may have…

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Neurodiversity and Complex Trauma: Unraveling the Connection

There’s an undeniable overlap between neurodiversity and complex trauma. Neurodiverse individuals often face unique challenges that increase their risk of developing complex trauma. Complex trauma results from prolonged or repeated…

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CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

People with CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) often get multiple diagnoses. Symptoms change over time and reflect different parts of the trauma. These overlapping diagnoses can confuse people, especially when…

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Top 20 Concerns Clients with Complex Trauma Share with Their Therapist

Who doesn’t have concerns about if they’re normal? When you’ve experienced complex trauma, life can feel like an uphill battle. Even though you may be smart, funny, and hardworking, the…

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Feeling Stuck in Life? These 11 Signs Could Point to C-PTSD

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Feeling stuck in life can be deeply frustrating. It feels like no matter what you do, you can’t seem to break free from emotional pain or destructive patterns. If you’ve…

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4 Subtle Signs of Trauma and Complex Trauma: Are You Dealing with More Than You Think?

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When you think of trauma, you might picture events like a violent assault or a terrible car accident. While these are clear examples of trauma, the reality is that many…

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What is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

More and more, people are talking about Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Perhaps you’ve landed on this in TikTok? In this article, we’ll answer “What is C-PTSD?” and explore its…

Unmasking Perfectionism and Mental Health: How Complex Trauma Fuels the Need to Be Flawless

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Perfectionism, often disguised as a pursuit of excellence, can carry deeper roots than many realize. For some, the relentless drive to be flawless isn’t merely about setting high standards; it’s…

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recent tik tok posts

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The Effects of Complex Trauma on Teens: Understanding the 7 Key Areas

Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

Neurodiversity and Complex Trauma: Unraveling the Connection

CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

Top 20 Concerns Clients with Complex Trauma Share with Their Therapist

Feeling Stuck in Life? These 11 Signs Could Point to C-PTSD

4 Subtle Signs of Trauma and Complex Trauma: Are You Dealing with More Than You Think?

What is C-PTSD? Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Unmasking Perfectionism and Mental Health: How Complex Trauma Fuels the Need to Be Flawless

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stop second-guessing yourself -find confidence in therapy.

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nadya

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stop second-guessing yourself -
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