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@jorgebscomm FACT CHECKED ✅ T his article explores how complex trauma affects brain development and functioning, drawing on recent research and insights. We delve into the brain’s remarkable ability to heal itself, identify the impacts of trauma on brain structure and function, and provide practical strategies for fostering brain health and recovery in individuals with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Complex trauma has a profound impact on brain structure and function (📷: Scientia ) The human brain is an extraordinary organ, capable of adapting and healing even after significant trauma . C-PTSD often results from prolonged exposure to trauma, particularly during childhood. Today we examine the effects of complex trauma on brain development and functioning, highlighting the brain’s potential for recovery and offering practical strategies for fostering healing. Brain Development Stages  (📷:  nscc ) Understanding Complex Trauma Complex trauma differs from simp...

@jorgebscomm     FACT CHECKED  ✅    T oday's article introduces the concept of the inner child in the context of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) recovery. By exploring techniques for nurturing and healing the wounded aspects of the self, it aims to provide readers with practical strategies for embracing self-compassion and fostering inner healing. The inner child concept was first proposed by psychologist  Carl Jung  (📷  unimelb ) Understanding the Inner Child The concept of the inner child refers to the part of our psyche that retains feelings, memories, and experiences from childhood. In individuals with C-PTSD , the inner child often carries the burden of trauma, unresolved pain, and unmet emotional needs. Healing the inner child is a crucial aspect of recovery, as it allows individuals to address the deep-seated wounds that continue to influence their present lives . Resistance to the inner child concept  ▶️ 55s The Role of t...