Complex Trauma, C-PTSD & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group

*$30 FEE for this first meeting ONLY. After this, all meetings (except workshops) are FREE upon acceptance into the group
This meeting is a mandatory requirement before access is provided to the main support group. Designed for first timers to our group meetings, this is a support group designed for people who are thinking about leaving or have left a narcissistic relationship. Acceptance is not guaranteed if we do not think this group is a good fit for you.
Please note that we are a group comprised of multiple Meetup groups comprised of over 17,000 members worldwide. Signing up for this event does not mean that you are the only attendee if no one else is listed as there are 12 other groups that will comprise this event.

*For safety and security, CAMERAS MUST BE ON DURING THIS MEETING*.

FEE: $30. This cost is designed to ensure attendance for first timers. Our regular group meetings are free of charge. If this group appears to be a good fit, you can join any of the free meetings, special event meetings and monthly support meetings upon invite.

DESCRIPTION:
The first half of the meeting will consist of us introducing ourselves, providing a brief description of our group and how it operates and then advising you of our rules and regulations.
For the second half of the meeting, each member will be provided 5 MINUTES time to:

• Introduce themselves
• Highlight the specifically narcissistic behaviors they’ve witnessed/experienced in others, and
• Tell us what they are looking for from the group so that we can advise you the best support meeting in our network for your individual needs and circumstances. For safety and security, CAMERAS MUST BE ON DURING THIS MEETING.

*NOTE: You are responsible for making sure your Zoom settings work prior to the meeting. Please check your settings and give it a trial run before your attendance.* Also, Please note that if you fail to attend the event and no-show, this fee is non-refundable as we are holding open a spot for you and have alotted time for your share. If you cannot make the event due to an unforeseen circumstance and can contact us BEFORE the event takes place, we can fit you into an upcoming meeting as long as this is communicated to us beforehand

THIS GROUP IS FOR FIRST TIMERS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED ONE OF OUR MEETINGS.

ALL ZOOM LINKS ARE SENT VIA EMAIL (WHICHEVER EMAIL YOU SIGNED UP WITH ON MEETUP) UP TO 20 MIN BEFORE AND MEETUP PRIVATE MESSAGES A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOUR SETTINGS TURNED ON TO RECEIVE EMAILS FROM MEETUP AS OUR LINKS ARE SENT THIS WAY TO ALL MEETINGS.
***If you sign up after the e-mail has already gone out you will just get the link through Meetup Private Messages alone`.***

In-Meeting RULES

• NO contacting other members through the meeting chat or Meetup private messages without going through an organizer first to ask permission. Please contact an organizer immediately if you are contacted without consent, or generally made to feel uncomfortable by someone to an organizer.
• If you feel triggered, please mute your computer or briefly sign out. The organizer will let you back in no questions asked.
• Please RAISE HANDS and do not interrupt or talk over each other.
• Do not raise your voice at another member or the organizer.
• Do not bring up politics or religion.
• Do not use slurs. The use of a slur will result in removal.
• Keep mentions of suicidal ideation and physical or sexual abuse general. Please avoid more graphic detail.
• Please no soliciting or peddling of products

The Trauma Response Workshop Series: Class Three: The Freeze Response

Trauma responses are involuntary physical, emotional, and cognitive reactions to intense, stressful, or life-threatening events, rooted in survival instincts. These mechanisms help traumatized people manage danger when they are subject to it but can become long-term, ingrained behaviors even when the individual has achieved safety.

People with Complex PTSD often experience automatic, intense, and, at times, inappropriate fight, flight, freeze, fawn, flop/fatigue, fine and flood/faint responses when triggered, as their nervous system perceives danger where none exists. In this 7 part series we will be exploring these trauma responses in depth and what we can do as trauma survivors when these activate and/or present themselves in daily life.

The third trauma response we will discuss is the FREEZE response. The trauma reaction presents as physical or psychological immobility, shutdown, and emotional numbness. Individuals experiencing the freeze response feel like a "deer in headlights" effect and may experience rigid muscles, lowered heart rate, held breath, and feelings of, being detached, dissociated, or, mentally not there. In this course we will discuss:
- what the freeze response entails physically and psychologically
- what makes one more prone to the freeze response when triggered
- behavioral signs of the freeze response
- when the freeze response becomes maladaptive
- how to curb the freeze response when triggered
- common misconceptions about the freeze response

This course will come with a companion Power Point that will be distributed post class.

YOUR ORGANIZER: Kerrin began her legal career as a public defender and represented patients who were facing involuntary detention or commitment in a mental health facility. Throughout her 20 years as an attorney since she has worked with social workers, and mental health professionals to guide criminal defendants toward treatment and community supervision as an alternative to incarceration. She is also the daughter of a narcissistic mother and believes many of the mental health issues she's struggled with on her own were brought about by long term emotional abuse. After being diagnosed with C-PTSD in 2021. she has worked with several therapists in creating The C-PTSD Workshop : a 6 part Series which uses the teachings and recommendations of Dr. Judith Herman in her book Trauma and Recovery to guide participants through understanding and treating Complex Trauma.

COST: $15.00 per session, non refundable. Open to non established members.
Workshop pass members simply comment PASS below for entry.

*$30 FEE for this first meeting ONLY. After this, all meetings (except workshops) are FREE upon acceptance into the group
This meeting is a mandatory requirement before access is provided to the main support group. Designed for first timers to our group meetings, this is a support group designed for people who are thinking about leaving or have left a narcissistic relationship. Acceptance is not guaranteed if we do not think this group is a good fit for you.
Please note that we are a group comprised of multiple Meetup groups comprised of over 17,000 members worldwide. Signing up for this event does not mean that you are the only attendee if no one else is listed as there are 12 other groups that will comprise this event.

*For safety and security, CAMERAS MUST BE ON DURING THIS MEETING*.

FEE: $30. This cost is designed to ensure attendance for first timers. Our regular group meetings are free of charge. If this group appears to be a good fit, you can join any of the free meetings, special event meetings and monthly support meetings upon invite.

DESCRIPTION:
The first half of the meeting will consist of us introducing ourselves, providing a brief description of our group and how it operates and then advising you of our rules and regulations.
For the second half of the meeting, each member will be provided 5 MINUTES time to:

• Introduce themselves
• Highlight the specifically narcissistic behaviors they’ve witnessed/experienced in others, and
• Tell us what they are looking for from the group so that we can advise you the best support meeting in our network for your individual needs and circumstances. For safety and security, CAMERAS MUST BE ON DURING THIS MEETING.

*NOTE: You are responsible for making sure your Zoom settings work prior to the meeting. Please check your settings and give it a trial run before your attendance.* Also, Please note that if you fail to attend the event and no-show, this fee is non-refundable as we are holding open a spot for you and have alotted time for your share. If you cannot make the event due to an unforeseen circumstance and can contact us BEFORE the event takes place, we can fit you into an upcoming meeting as long as this is communicated to us beforehand

THIS GROUP IS FOR FIRST TIMERS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED ONE OF OUR MEETINGS.

ALL ZOOM LINKS ARE SENT VIA EMAIL (WHICHEVER EMAIL YOU SIGNED UP WITH ON MEETUP) UP TO 20 MIN BEFORE AND MEETUP PRIVATE MESSAGES A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOUR SETTINGS TURNED ON TO RECEIVE EMAILS FROM MEETUP AS OUR LINKS ARE SENT THIS WAY TO ALL MEETINGS.
***If you sign up after the e-mail has already gone out you will just get the link through Meetup Private Messages alone`.***

In-Meeting RULES

• NO contacting other members through the meeting chat or Meetup private messages without going through an organizer first to ask permission. Please contact an organizer immediately if you are contacted without consent, or generally made to feel uncomfortable by someone to an organizer.
• If you feel triggered, please mute your computer or briefly sign out. The organizer will let you back in no questions asked.
• Please RAISE HANDS and do not interrupt or talk over each other.
• Do not raise your voice at another member or the organizer.
• Do not bring up politics or religion.
• Do not use slurs. The use of a slur will result in removal.
• Keep mentions of suicidal ideation and physical or sexual abuse general. Please avoid more graphic detail.
• Please no soliciting or peddling of products

**For Established Members Only**

**This Group Will Run Every Sunday for the Month of November, and Every Other Sunday Thereafter**

This is a compassionate space to talk about the social challenges of CPTSD — to debrief, prepare, and celebrate progress on the journey toward safe connection.

Whether you are living with CPTSD as a result of childhood trauma or toxic adult relationships, the feelings that come with this can sometimes feel like impossible barriers to safe social connection — something we all deeply need and deserve.

This group is a safe, supportive space to explore the social challenges of living with CPTSD. Together, we can debrief after difficult interactions, prepare for those we anticipate, and celebrate our moments of growth, healing, and connection along the way.

*Important Notes*

If this is your first time here, please sign up for a First Timers event.
This event is for established members only. You must have attended a First Timers event prior to signing up for this one. If you have not attended a First Timers event, you will be removed from the meeting.

These meetings are to ensure the safety of our members and our hosts as we share sensitive details about our experiences. We also do this to ensure all new members will get a chance to share and introduce themselves right away, this is a way for us to properly meet each of you. Instructions are posted in the First Timers events and we appreciate your cooperation in advance!

Please Review The Following Before Joining:

I am a peer supporter, not a mental health professional, physician or attorney. Information shared in these groups is not to be construed as professional advice.

• Cameras must be ON. If you need to briefly turn your camera off, please inform the host. If your camera remains off after being asked to turn it on, you will be removed from the meeting.
• Mute your microphones unless it is your turn to speak.
• Raise your hand to share. Shares will be heard in the order hands are raised.
• Offer advice ONLY when it’s explicitly asked for. Supportive words of validation, understanding, and affirmation are encouraged. Unsolicited advice and tangential rants of personal opinions are not.
• If your think your share might trigger others, please advise the group with a trigger warning and wait a moment. This moment of pause allows members the chance to mute their speakers.
• Manage triggers by muting your speakers or taking a break from the meeting as needed. If you need to leave, the host will re-admit you as many times as necessary, no questions asked.
• Solicitation is prohibited. Please refrain from pedaling products or services.
• Please refrain from contacting or DMing other members without prior approval from an organizer. If you’ve connected with someone and would like to exchange contact information, reach out to an organizer, and we’ll facilitate the exchange.

**Although we care deeply about the safety and wellbeing of our members, we are not equipped to intervene in crisis situations. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT FEELS SUICIDAL OR UNSAFE, PLEASE DIAL 911 (US & CANADA) OR 999 IN THE UK. OR SEEK CARE AT YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.**
Crisis Hotline: 988 (US)