Why Your C-PTSD Isn't Getting Better

Topics covered: sense of self, childhood trauma, DSO, CPTSD, PTSD, relationship problems, emotional triggers, psychology, assessment, measurable goals, journal prompts, childhood trauma, trauma response, attachment.

In this episode I go over Disturbances in Self-Organization, a diagnostic criteria set that separates PTSD from C-PTSD. We can fine tune our healing efforts if we know which of the three DSO ideas affects our functioning the most. This episode also discusses a tool we are developing to measure C-PTSD progress and gives resources such as what therapy modalities might be the most useful for the category that you score the highest in.

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In this episode I cover the mental health personality of a Star Wars character C-3P0. Other Star Wars mental health mentions: K-2S0, gonk droid, Luke Skywalker, Andor, Mon Mothma, Empire Strikes Back, Luthen Rael, Dedra Meero, Syrill, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Palpatine, Han Solo, Narcissism, Covert Narcissist, codependency, Chewbacca, Emperor Palpatine, Princess Leia, Yoda, Boba Fett, Sith, Star Wars fans.

The sound clips used in this episode are owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. and are part of the Star Wars franchise. All rights are reserved by the respective copyright holders. This episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and falls under fair use.

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Our biggest fear is that we’re failing our children somehow.”
If you’re worried—because most parents are—this video will help you approach that fear with compassion and clarity.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Real-life “no-one-tells-you” parenting stressors, from biting toddlers to boundary-pushing tweens.

How to spot and rethink your personal triggers by tracing them back to your own childhood.

Practical “reset” tools: what to say to yourself (and your child) when you feel that hot-button reaction.

Healthy parenting concepts for responding with patience, even in your most challenging moments.

Additional Thoughts:

1. If you’re struggling with hitting your children, yes, that causes damage—try to get that issue resolved first.

2. I believe that a child needs at least one engaged and loving parent working on themselves.

3. Repairing is discussed in the webinar - it’s never too late to repair and be real about failings.

4. Amplifying situations such as co-parenting with a toxic person are real issues. Try to just focus on your own parenting. A parenting coach can be very helpful in those situations if available.

5. No parent is perfect, but that cannot be used to self-enable or minimize.

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