Complex PTSD Pt. 1

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Binus and psychologist Dr. Katie Cruz explain complex PTSD—how prolonged, relational trauma differs from classic PTSD—covering origins, key symptoms (emotion dysregulation, identity, relationships, dissociation), and misdiagnosis with BPD. Helpful for recognizing overlooked trauma patterns, understanding faith/meaning impacts, and previewing recovery pathways centered on empowerment and connection.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:43:06

Questions

1. Who was credited in the episode with proposing the diagnosis of complex PTSD and in what year?

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk in 1994 Dr. Peter Levine in 2001 The DSM-III task force in 1980 Dr. Judith Herman in 1988

2. What two themes did the hosts preview as central to recovery from complex PTSD?

Medication and hypnosis Punishment and exposure without support Isolation and avoidance Empowerment and connection

3. Which symptom cluster was highlighted as characteristic of complex PTSD beyond classic PTSD?

Manic episodes Specific phobias of animals Obsessive handwashing rituals Persistent emotion dysregulation

4. Which type of trauma exposure was emphasized as typical for complex PTSD?

Prolonged, relational trauma such as chronic abuse or neglect Brief medical procedures under anesthesia One-time exposure to a natural disaster with quick recovery A single car accident with no follow-up issues

5. What key distinction did the speakers make between complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

BPD always involves psychosis while complex PTSD does not BPD is caused by head injury whereas complex PTSD is not Complex PTSD only begins in early childhood Complex PTSD requires a trauma cause and may be diagnosed later in life

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