Tag: #self-regulation

Self-harm and Complex Trauma

This article includes an honest discussion about self-harming behavior, a topic that is highly triggering to some. Caution is advised.   Self-harm is something people do when they are so overwhelmed by emotions that they do not know what to do. Indeed, self-harming behavior does bring a measure of...

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Window of Tolerance

One of the worst symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) must be the inability to get and maintain self-regulation. This article will focus on what self-regulation is and how to obtain it.   What is CPTSD?     CPTSD is a chronic condition brought on by exposure to...