In Part 1 of this blog series, we explored what Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is, how it presents, and why therapy intensives can be a powerful way to jumpstart the healing process. Now, let’s take a look at the various treatment options available and how you can move through work and relationships while navigating your recovery.

Complex PTSD is the result of prolonged, repeated trauma over time, often in relationships where one felt powerless, trapped, or betrayed. Unlike traditional PTSD, which might result from a single traumatic event like a car accident or natural disaster, C-PTSD typically stems from chronic trauma. This might include childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence, captivity, toxic work or school environments or systemic oppression.

Read about how brain-based intensives can offer a powerful shortcut to real, embodied healing.