Building Trust in Yourself and Others: Gentle Foundations for CPTSD Healing

Building Trust in Yourself and Others: Gentle Foundations for CPTSD Healing

In this episode, we explore how to gently rebuild trust in yourself and others when CPTSD has shattered your sense of safety. Discover why traditional trust-building advice often fails trauma survivors and learn compassionate, step-by-step foundations that honor your nervous system and pace.

What You'll Learn:
• How to recognize trust violations without self-blame
• Three gentle practices to rebuild self-trust after betrayal
• Why small, consistent actions matter more than grand gestures
• How to set trust boundaries that protect your healing
• The role of attunement in trusting others safely
Key Insights:
• Trust is a skill, not a feeling—it can be rebuilt slowly
• Hypervigilance often masquerades as distrust; we can soften it
• Repairing trust starts with validating your own experiences
• Trust in others requires mutual respect, not perfection
• Your body keeps score of trust—listening to it is key
Recommended Resources:
• "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
• IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy for inner trust work

📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.
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