CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
12. Loss of "Self," Learned Helplessness, and Executive Functioning
12. Loss of "Self," Learned Helplessness, and Executive Functioning
12. Loss of "Self," Learned Helplessness, and Executive Functioning
Thursday 13th January 2022
Discover how trauma affects identity and get practical tips for reclaiming yourself in this CPTSD Recovery episode.
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24 minutes
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