CPTSD Workshop - Class One: What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

This will be the introductory class for our Fall Workshop which will define C-PTSD and delineate the signs and symptoms. Group discussions regarding the topic will be encouraged and there will be a question and answer style quiz for all participants to complete.

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a widely talked about but barely understood condition that repeatedly comes up in our groups dealing with narcissistic abuse. Many times, our members have been told they suffer from it, but haven’t been provided an effective treatment plan or even basic information on C-PTSD. Other times our members haven’t heard of it and are surprised to learn that there’s a name for what they’re experiencing.

After recent discussions on the topic with my own therapist, I related that I found the information passed along to me about C-PTSD vague, confusion and without any kind of direction. He made it clear to me that there’s not a lot of understanding on C-PTSD, but that it seems to be a new ‘buzz’ diagnosis in the psychology field even though many practicing psychologists and therapists haven’t had specific training on the disorder.

Together with my therapist, we decided to unpack some of the information (and misinformation) about C-PTSD in workshop format so that our members have a clear and concise understanding of the concept and the current suggestions on the treatment of the disorder. This workshop will consist of open group discussion on thoroughly researched information on C-PTSD presented in slide format, self-quizzes on the matter and question, answer and suggestion conversation so that we are armed with necessary information about it in order to make a clear treatment plan for ourselves.

There will be six classes in this series of workshops. Members can sign up for one or all six. The workshops will be capped in attendance and will be first come, first served between both the US Groups and the London groups. The classes will take place as follows:
Class 1: What is Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and Do I have it?
Class 2: How CPTSD Can Affect Intimate Relationships, Work Relationships, Friendships & Daily Life
Class 3: Treatment Step 1: Establishment of Safety with CPTSD
Class 4: Treatment Step 2: Mourning and Remembrance with CPTSD
Class 5: Treatment Step 3: Reconnection and Integration with CPTSD
Class 6: Final Workshop Wrap Up – Tailoring a Specific Treatment Plan for You

Classes will encourage open discussion along with a downloadable power point that can be referred back to for information. You do NOT have to be an established member to attend these classes and you can choose to go to one class, several, or all 6.

COST: $15 per class

ZOOM LINKS WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL THE MORNING OF THE MEETING. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOUR MEETUP SETTINGS SET TO RECEIVE E-MAILS.