Trauma Isn't the Event – What Actually Causes PTSD & How to Heal Complex Trauma

What is trauma really? Why does the same event traumatize one person but not another? Dr. Mike Mah and trauma expert Sarah Burney, LCSW, CEDS-C break down PTSD vs Complex PTSD (CPTSD), big T vs little t trauma, emotional neglect, self-compassion, trauma responses, the window of tolerance, and practical healing strategies.Timestamps:00:00 Intro – What Most People Get Wrong About Trauma01:40 DSM vs ICD-11: PTSD vs Complex Trauma04:50 Big T vs Little t Trauma + Emotional Neglect09:20 Sponsor Message – Century City Psychiatry10:40 Why the Same Event Affects People Differently (Resilience & Support)22:15 Self-Compassion: How to Actually Develop It35:40 Trauma Responses (Fight/Flight/Freeze/Dissociation)48:00 Window of Tolerance & Self-Regulation Tools (Breathing, Grounding)1:02:00 Is Healing from Trauma Possible?1:15:40 CPTSD in Romantic Relationships & Dating Advice1:28:00 Final Hope, Neuroplasticity & How to Get HelpSarah Burney, LCSW, CEDS-CBurney Therapy Group – Newport Beach, CA📞 (949) 307-2112🌐 BurneyTherapyGroup.comDr. Michael Mahgerefteh, MD – Century City Psychiatry📞 (424) 291-2382🌐 www.centurycitypsychiatry.com | www.MahMD.com#TraumaHealing #CPTSD #ComplexPTSD #PTSD #TraumaRecovery #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #RealMentalHealth #AttachmentTrauma #EmotionalNeglect #windowoftolerance DSM-5 PTSD Criteria (VA National Center for PTSD)https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/essentials/dsm5_ptsd.aspComplex PTSD & ICD-11 (peer-reviewed)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5774423/9/11 PTSD Study (New England Journal of Medicine)https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa013404EMDR Therapy — Find a Therapist (EMDRIA)https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/PTSD & the Brain: Neuroimaging Research (British Journal of Psychiatry)https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/neuroimaging-findings-in-posttraumatic-stress-disorder/156E2575B0C6B0132B4BCF95302A976BPrazosin & PTSD Nightmares — VA/DoD Clinical Guidelineshttps://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/clinician_guide_meds.aspSSRIs for PTSD (NIMH)https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsdWindow of Tolerance (NICABM)https://www.nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-understand-their-window-of-tolerance/Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mike Mah offers expert psychiatric care in Century City, Los Angeles. Specializing in ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and psychiatric medication management.Instagram:→ @drmikemah - https://www.instagram.com/drmikemah/→ @centurycitypsych - https://www.instagram.com/centurycitypsychTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drmikemahFollow for clear, evidence-based mental health education from a practicing Los Angeles psychiatrist.Disclaimer:The content presented in Dr. Mike Mah’s videos is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr. Mike Mah’s videos do not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be relied upon for personalized medical guidance. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.For inquiries: [email protected]#PsychiatristLosAngeles #CenturyCityPsychiatrist #LosAngelesPsychiatrist #ADHDLosAngeles #AnxietyLosAngeles #BipolarLosAngeles #OCDLosAngeles #EatingDisorders #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #MentalHealthLosAngeles #PsychiatricMedicationManagement #CenturyCityPsychiatry