What is Complex PTSD? | with Jennifer Ginty

Text our show Key Takeaways:-  Anger as a secondary emotion to fear. - Complex PTSD develops out of experiencing trauma on a daily or regular basis. -  The benefits of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DPT) for reducing anxiety and  various symptoms of stress and trauma.Speaking to Jennifer Ginty about her experience with childhood abuse,  we highlight  the complex world of dealing with C-PTSD. She peels back the layers of how repeated trauma shapes one's emotional landscape and relational dynamics. In discussing the deeply embedded fears and self-doubt that results from childhood trauma, Jennifer enlightens us on the transformative power of therapies like EMDR and DBT, offering a testament to the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. We further discuss the  fundamental protective nature of anger and, how Jennifer's invention,  My Moody Monster, can be used as a tool to help children express and cope with their emotions.Jennifer provides practical tools and coping strategies that can help with recovery, sharing innovative methods involving My Moody Monster , the Crayola Model Magic, alongside the DEAR MAN communication technique, which together can be an excellent resource for those seeking to express and regulate emotions. Resources Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving....- Pete Walker Trauma and Recovery- Dr. Judith HermanIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts- Dr. Gabor MateThe Body Keeps the Score- Bessel Van Der KolkHow to Do the Work- Dr. Nicole LePeraComplex PTSD with Internal Family Systems- Dr. Frank AndersonHealing Trauma- Peter Levine DBT Skills Training  Manual- Marsha M. LinehanDBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets- Marsha M. LinehanThe DBT Workbook for Teens... Techniques for Overcoming Stress and Negative Thoughts- Richard BassFollow Jennifer @mymoodymonsterMoody Talks with Jennifer on YouTube My Moody Monster on TikTok Support the showConnect with us!!! Instagram @discovertheothersideoffear Youtube The Other Side of Fear Podcast Kertia's Email: [email protected] to be a guest on The Other Side of Fear? Send Kertia Jené a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kertiajohnsonOR connect with us via our email.⚠ HEALTH DISCLAIMER ⚠All health and mental health topics within the content of this body of work are for informational, discussion, reflective, and entertainment purposes only. The Other Side of Fear and its contents does not replace nor does it claim to replace the knowledge, expertise and advice of licensed healthcare professionals. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Other Side of Fear, its subsidiaries, or any entities they represent.