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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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