Elizabeth shares her CPTSD origin story, what CPTSD feels like, and how to create a compassionate environment with or without a therapist so you can safely process grief, experience out repressed emotions, and learn to express your needs.
How have children experienced this year’s challenges, and how can we get better at talking with them about race and racism? Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith joins Forrest to explore trauma, resilience, and effective coping, and particularly the unique challenges experienced by young people and their parents.
What are the consequences of growing up inside an abusive family, and what can we do as adults to heal old wounds? Today Forrest and I are joined by Pete Walker, a practicing therapist and expert in Complex PTSD.