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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Complex PTSD

From Surviving to Thriving

Book • 2013

This book provides a detailed roadmap for healing from CPTSD, emphasizing self-compassion, self-reparenting, and managing emotional flashbacks.

It categorizes trauma survivors into four types—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and offers practical strategies for recovery.

Walker shares personal anecdotes and case studies to illustrate his concepts, making the book relatable and hopeful for those seeking recovery.

Mentioned by

Matt Dobschuetz

Elizabeth Christophe

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Recommended by

Kristen Carder

to understand emotional experiences of those with relational wounding.

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Mentioned by

Emma McAdam

as a reference to the author's experience growing up in an abusive home.

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Mentioned by

Mayim Bialik

as a recommended resource for those with PTSD curious about the stories and where they live.

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Mentioned by Anna Runkle as one of the books that discusses trauma-related symptoms.

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Mentioned by

Elizabeth Christophe

as the book where she first learned about the concept of emotional flashbacks.

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Mentioned by

Matt Dobschuetz

as a helpful resource on perfectionism and shame linked to childhood emotional abandonment.

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Recommended by

Emma McAdam

as a helpful book for people who struggle with childhood trauma and therapists.

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Mentioned by

Matt Dobschuetz

as a recommended resource for addressing perfectionism and the inner critic.

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Mentioned by

Anna Runkle

as being helpful in understanding complex PTSD.

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Mentioned by

Janja Lalich

as relevant to understanding the experiences of cult survivors.

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