Complex PTSD Pt. 2

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Psychiatrist Daniel Binus and psychologist Katie Cruz outline a practical roadmap for healing complex PTSD. They explain evidence-based therapies, three recovery stages (safety, remembrance/mourning, reconnection), and core pillars—empowerment and connection—highlighting hope, community support, and faith. Useful for understanding next steps beyond diagnosis and building sustainable recovery.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:41:14

Questions

1. Which therapy emphasizes changing the narrative/meaning attached to traumatic events?

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Prolonged Exposure Therapy EMDR Trauma-Focused CBT

2. Before processing trauma memories, what must be addressed in the Safety stage?

Detailed core-belief worksheets Stabilizing risky behaviors and ensuring literal/emotional safety Confronting the perpetrator directly Immediate exposure to triggers

3. Which pair did the speakers identify as core pillars of healing?

Empowerment and connection Forgiveness and diet Mindfulness and medication Journaling and exercise

4. Which approach is noted as helpful for skills and distress tolerance but not for processing the trauma itself?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) EMDR Prolonged Exposure Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

5. In the episode's framework, what is the correct order of the three healing stages for complex PTSD?

Safety → Reconnection → Remembrance/Mourning Remembrance/Mourning → Reconnection → Safety Reconnection → Safety → Remembrance/Mourning Safety → Remembrance/Mourning → Reconnection

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