Finding the Right Therapist for Long-Term Recovery

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C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

Let's Work This Sh*t Out

108 episodes

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CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t

Living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be overwhelming, confusing, and lonely—but you don't have to face it alone. CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t is your go-to podcast for breaking down trauma recovery with honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor to keep things real.

Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or have been working on it for years, this podcast offers practical strategies, emotional support, and relatable stories from those who've walked in your shoes.

Tune in twice a week as we explore what it truly means to live with CPTSD. Our Main Podcast episodes (Tuesdays) feature in-depth discussions, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you understand and navigate CPTSD. On Fridays, our Healing Episodes deliver short, calming exercises and grounding techniques to help you find balance and relief in the moment.

Through raw conversations, expert insights, and an unshakeable sense of empathy, we’re here to help you make sense of the tough stuff and remind you that healing is within reach—even when it feels impossible. Whether you’re battling anxiety, emotional flashbacks, or the daily weight of trauma, this podcast is your companion on the path to recovery. You’re not alone, and just by showing up, you’re already doing great.

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Finding the Right Therapist for Long-Term Recovery

C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

53 minutes

1 month ago

Finding the Right Therapist for Long-Term Recovery

In this episode, Gregory explores the complex role of THERAPY in long-term CPTSD RECOVERY. Drawing from personal experience and listener stories, he examines how the THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP can heal relational trauma, the importance of finding the right TRAUMA-INFORMED approach, and the reality that healing is rarely linear. The episode addresses common challenges including TRANSFERENCE, therapy plateaus, and accessibility barriers while providing evidence-based insights on what makes therapy effective for complex trauma survivors.

Key Takeaways
• Finding the right therapeutic match matters more than specific modalities for trauma healing • Recovery from complex trauma typically takes years, not weeks or months • Therapy provides corrective emotional experiences that self-help alone often cannot • Different therapeutic approaches may be needed at different stages of healing • Good therapy works toward making itself obsolete by building your internal resources

What You'll Discover
• How therapy can rewire neural pathways formed during developmental trauma • The importance of the therapeutic alliance in predicting positive outcomes • Why plateaus in therapy are often when the deepest work happens beneath the surface • Practical tools for maximizing your therapy experience and tracking progress • Research evidence supporting therapy's effectiveness for complex trauma recovery

Resources Mentioned
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies research on trauma-focused therapies • Journal of Traumatic Stress study on phase-based approaches for complex trauma • Meta-analysis by Norcross and Lambert on therapeutic relationship outcomes • 2020 Psychological Trauma study on multiple complementary treatment modalities

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Next week, we'll explore CPTSD and reclaiming your independence, examining how trauma impacts your sense of autonomy and practical steps for rebuilding trust in your own judgment and capabilities.

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