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Not only do I now understand EFs (where my intense feelings of pain and anxiety are coming from), I can feel and identify them and finally after all of these years explain to whoever is triggering them what my emotions are and where they are coming from. 

That is a wonderful successful step!! Understanding components of EF is quintessential for self regulation and healing!  Thank you so much for your share. Keep them coming, anytime!

 

 

 

[Today I realized that...]

Today I realized that...


-Sharing is caring!
-that I am learning to regulate some of my flashbacks better.


Please feel to add yours...

[Today, I am grateful for]

Today, I am grateful for...

-my laptop that allows connection to the outside world.

-my stomach is full from roasted turkey.


Please feel free to add yours...

Thanks Sandals for the greeting!

(((MaryContary)))

Good to run into you here as well! I look forward to your excellent shares as always!

[Today, I feel]

Today, I feel 

-a little bit anxious as I extend among a new group.

-happy to have found the group.


How do you feel? Please feel free to add yours!

[As I explore the board, I noticed this lonely little section! Let's make it a happier place!]

As I explore the board, I noticed this lonely little section! Let's make it a happier place!


Thought perhaps, I would reach out to the gang and offer a few words. Coming as all of you have to a forum that discusses trauma or C-PTSD is simply courageous in AND of itself!

I mean that is acceptance of our reality, right?  So Congratulations on your exploration!!!

If someone responded to your posts...that is a step out of isolation, right? SO again-

So come on Gang, share any success and lets roll with some appreciation of our journey if only for a moment! 




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[my heroine]

(((Rain)))

You are my heroine as you are embracing your recovery in earnest and with passion! This zeal will afford you the best possible care. I am excited for you.

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Rain,

Each state has their own licensing board or the National Psychological Association which will elaborate upon contact which acronyms denote trauma techniques that are licensed and billable in one's state or country. Each authentic license has a license number that can be verified with the said agency.

The acronym for Clinical Psychology is Psy.D. and the Ph.D. in Psychology are offers that certain criteria was met to fulfill current educational requirements which naturally include evidence methods for treating trauma. REM as well as Somatic Licensing does exist in some states and countries. However, many therapist are simply wording that they took courses or are saying they are certified.

To further confirm that a specialist has taken an accredited course or course(s) during their CCE or program that is in compliance with billing as well as sound, contact:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002        Phone: (202) 336-5979/E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org  Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

Also Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) is another good source.

As education offers the acronyms on such degrees they could address your question with valid acronyms that are transferable state to state or acknowledged in yours. I have noticed inconsistency of acronyms between that of trade colleges, state universities and  countries...and over time.

Also, please remember that your connection to the therapist is a must despite their paperwork, so get a few names to consider once you find what you need and start searching. Often authors will reference others...they can be a vital resource for referrals from further following up on the websites or from contact through E-mail. That is how I often located some of mine, but sometimes those recognized are costly. lol And now I could not afford as such. However, sometimes one can be blessed or lady luck is with us, yes? So try anyhow!!!!!

As you find out your need set, I am sure you will share your findings and assist many others!
This post at this time is pretty much the best I can offer.

Rain, thanks for your take, tolerance and time.

I have Peter's web and book handy as well so I am not in dispute with semantics or styles at all. Whatever is healthy and works for the journey person is AOK in my book (expression)! 

It took me years in a 12 Step Program (CoDA) to be gentle to my perfectly imperfect parts. And I do hear you on the inner critic. I think I finally buried mine during CBT and through members such as yourself that encourage others.

[Whew!!! Thanks Kizzie for the info as well as the allowance in censorship.]

Whew!!! Thanks Kizzie for the info as well as the allowance in censorship.

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Rain,

C-PTSD is not officially recognized in the DSM5 so certification is geared to various traumas & techniques that can be billed and lessen the insurance concern. The EDMR + C-PTSD (nonexisting cert) is not the main crux for effective therapy.

In just my humble opinion, it transcends that in many ways and needs to be tailored between a good match of the therapist and patient, the experience of the therapist and consideration of the entire patient's personality factors. Trust needs to be securely established and EDMR is a radical approach that is grueling for both parties.

An example of additional certifications in the USA would be: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

For many PTSD folks I have known, many preferred Somatic Therapy. However, again as I was hypnotized and mind controlled, I wanted the gut wrenching radical  jolt in order to know what happened and be free.

Simply inquire of the therapist what you need to know of his/her experience as you zero down to your choice. If they can't communicate, shame on them.

(((Rain)))

Thank you for your kindness as well as warmth. You know you are among your own kind when therapy is reviewed with excitement, yes? 

I have had many therapist over the years,for one as I become 'ready' for more work in certain areas, two as I moved a bit, three as I am senior age, four as my C-PTSD will not ever disappear but can be regulated. Also new trauma can plug into the wounds until unraveled.

My therapists have included some authors of books, or recommended by other therapist as I sought them not to be a snob but because I had a compounded traumas & one therapist had been a sexual predator. I was determined to research until I found someone I could be safe with explaining the sexual violations. However my favorite gentle therapist was Yahweh's invention.

The EDMR PhD Therapist was actively involved in having that technique accepted during the late 1980's and I was most fortunate. He was very strong in many areas of undoing mind conditioning or brain washing (as he made it his passion as he was Jewish and had relatives in those Nazi camps).

Now at this time, therapist specialize in trauma and are certified. I am acquainted with a few at this time because I gravitate subconsciously to those whom speak of mental health and some of our buzz words for recovery.

Wanting to feel 'normal' or at least be accepted in 'normal' circles can be an unspoken or underlying theme for many whom suffer. I had to work on social cuing most of my life because of the disconnect patterns of PTSD and lack of awareness of social cuing do to the home style imprisonment or confining aspect of me with my FOO.

Hope this helps.

Question- for some reason this board would not let me use G>O>D. It comes out G** with asterisks. Is this an Atheist Forum or is this an odd occurrence with my user end at this time? I do not recall that in Out of the Fog Forum. Is there a place or someone that I can address this properly.