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Each week, we unpack what it’s like to live with (and slowly heal from) complex PTSD — the messy thoughts, the overreactions that make total sense, the nervous system spirals, and the moments of quiet progress that often go unseen.

Whether you’re in therapy, thinking about starting, or just trying to make it through the day with a little more self-compassion — this space is for you.

Pour your coffee (or tea, or whatever gets you through), and let’s talk.]]>enMental HealthCopyright Karen the Social Workerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c7c10bc4d7bf8cc88a585b6721fb1463.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cptsd-karen-p--6698765Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:26:21 +0000Karen the Social WorkerKaren the Social Workerkarenpossessky@gmail.comWelcome to CPTSD with Karen P., where we talk about the hard stuff in a soft way. I’m a therapist who works with complex trauma, and this podcast is like sitting down with someone who gets it — no pressure, no fixing, just real conversation. Each...
Each week, we unpack what it’s like to live with (and slowly heal from) complex PTSD — the messy thoughts, the overreactions that make total sense, the nervous system spirals, and the moments of quiet progress that often go unseen.

Whether you’re in therapy, thinking about starting, or just trying to make it through the day with a little more self-compassion — this space is for you.

Pour your coffee (or tea, or whatever gets you through), and let’s talk.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-cptsd-karen-p-resistance-to-cptsd--67909781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67909781Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:24:03 +0000Karen the Social WorkerAs C-PTSD awareness spreads, several resist the idea that little “t” traumas has an impact on adulthood nervous system and coping mechanisms.849cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-cptsd-karen-p-human-behavior-and-the-social-environment--67554470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67554470Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:32:26 +0000Karen the Social WorkerJoin me as I take my HBSE lecture on the first day of class teaching MSW students. Learn how many factors contribute to behavior at one unique moment in time. This episode helps in u derstabd if self and others!875cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-cptsd-coffee-healing-with-laughter--67468796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67468796Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:36:55 +0000Karen the Social WorkerAdd 8 years to life with more laughter! Today’s micro podcast discusses benefits of laughter as medicine. Wishing everyone well, Karen the Social Worker.867cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-cptsd-coffee-8-more-characteristics-of-cptsd--67416205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67416205Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:15:52 +0000Karen the Social WorkerContinuing the list from August 5 episode. List is meant to help identify how CPTSD impacts the way we live. The list is NOT a diagnosis. You can learn more by following the work of Tim Fletcher. My dog, Golden Wizard, participates in this episode, lol!675cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-cptsd-coffee-boundaries-importance-and-tips-for-building-the-skill--67346725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67346725Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:39:39 +0000Karen the Social WorkerFind out why boundary setting is so important for those with CPTSD who are coping with maladaptive defense mechanisms from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). Gain 4 tips and a couple of insights to help you curb people-pleasing tendencies. You can...883cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-cptsd-coffee-thoughts-and-negative-bias--67322579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67322579Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:38:20 +0000Karen the Social WorkerWhat is your digital consumption and how does it impact your mind?869cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-cptsd-coffee-metaphor-describing-internal-v-external-validation-for-feeling-accepted-and-validated--67287918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67287918Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:09:41 +0000Karen the Social WorkerI take 1998 Nagano Olympic Figure Skating competition and examine the value of internal v. external validation. If there were no people to see your gold medal win, would it matter?863cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-cptsd-coffee-current-day-behaviors-that-may-indicate-cptsd--67260763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67260763Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:02:44 +0000Karen the Social WorkerWe explore 7 different behaviors in the present that may signify a childhood with Adverse Childhood Experirnces. Shout out to researcher/educator, Tim Fletcher for his amazing ability to organize vast amounts of information that helps people like me...865cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-cptsd-coffee-adverse-childhood-experiences-cptsd--67249285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67249285Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:51:16 +0000Karen the Social WorkerIntro to the basics of ACES and CPTSD801cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-cptsd-coffee-impact-of-silence-on-self-worth--67219521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67219521Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:28:47 +0000Karen the Social WorkerPlease accept my apology that I’m not up to par yet, but we all have to start somewhere 😀 silent treatment can play tricks with your mind. Don’t let it and listen here to find out how. Sorry for my dog, Golden Wizard … he likes to be seen, heard and...901cptsd,healing,mentalhealth,mentalhealthsilenttreatment,micropodcast,self,selfesteem,selfhealing,selfimprovekent,selfworth,socialwotker,therapist,traumacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intro-welcome-to-cptsd-and-coffee--67192155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67192155Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:32:22 +0000Karen the Social WorkerI introduce myself and the premise for my new micro podcast.559cleanfull