psychopathy of CPTSD

Question 1

What is Complex PTSD and what causes it?

Answer 1

Complex PTSD arises from complex trauma, most commonly childhood stressors and repeated interpersonal trauma. Can also result from prolonged adult events like combat, torture, trafficking, and domestic violence.

Question 2

What are the PTSD symptoms in C-PTSD?

Answer 2

Four core symptoms: re-experiencing, avoidance, hypervigilance, and sense of current threat

Question 3

What are the Disturbances in Self-Organisation in C-PTSD

Answer 3

1) Problems managing emotions (over-reacting, anger, dissociation)
2) Negative self-concept (feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt)
3) Relationship difficulties (struggle forming relationships, trust issues)⁠

Question 4

What are the three phases of treatment for C-PTSD?

Answer 4

Phase 1: Stabilization (therapeutic relationship, grounding skills, affect regulation)
Phase 2: Trauma Processing (incremental exposure, processing memories)
Phase 3: (Re)Integration (transfer skills to daily life, relationship building)⁠

Question 5

What are the key treatment recommendations?

Answer 5

Extended treatment process
Prioritize developing trust
Personalized approach
Flexible delivery adjusted to patient’s needs
Address only essential stabilization before memory processing

Question 6

What is NET and its core assumption?

Answer 6

NET is a standardized, short-term intervention for multiple/repeated trauma survivors. Core assumption: trauma creates a network of memory representations from multiple traumas that needs integration⁠

Question 7

What symbols are used in NET’s lifeline creation?

Answer 7

Rope: represents person’s life
Flowers: positive events/relationships
Stones: negative events/traumas
Candles: loss/grief⁠