Franco (PTSD/CPTSD Warrior)

Mindfulness not only makes it possible to survey our internal landscape with compassion and curiosity but can also actively steer us in the right direction for self-care. - #RecoveryIsPossible #YouAreEnough #YouAreNotAlone #FriendlyReminder #KillSilence #MentalHealthMatters

Many CPTSD survivors invalidate their own existence and ignore the natural rhythm of life due to the difficult childhood they suffered. Our guest contributor believes that part of recovery lies in participating in the simple things that make life go round. buff.ly/3qGSWtH

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN TRAUMA AND RESILIENCE The new FSU curriculum in trauma and resilience is designed to help professionals develop the skills they need to understand the impact of adult and childhood trauma. - acestoohigh.com/2019/08/17/f…

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Finding a therapist that is a good fit for our healing journey often starts with asking the right questions and knowing what qualities to look out for. This article shares some tips on how to find a therapist for the treatment of CPTSD. cptsdfoundation.org/2020/08/…

Many adult children of mentally ill parents appear to be highly functioning individuals, but beneath the surface could lie a struggle with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Our guest contributor, Alice Kenny, shares from her lived experience. cptsdfoundation.org/2020/09/…

Hypervigilance is a state of extreme alertness that undermines the quality of life. In this article, our guest contributor looks at why our fears and anxiety often grow worse when we first begin to dismantle hypervigilance. buff.ly/3f0xCKQ

Harvard researchers say when an adult responds appropriately with words or a hug to the cries or gestures of an infant, neural connections are strengthened in the child's brain, just as the persistent absence of interaction hampers its healthy development buff.ly/3dDiORi

In order to change, people need to become aware of their sensations and the way that their bodies interact with the world around them. Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past.- #NoMoreShame #YouAreEnough #FriendlyReminder #KillSilence #ACEs