Thriving after Complex Trauma

How do our early relationships shape the way we connect, trust, and feel safe with others? In this first episode of a four-part series on attachment and complex trauma, we explore how our earliest caregiving experiences shape our attachment system and influence the way we relate to others throughout life. Attachment is a biological system designed to keep us safe through connection. But when early...

Complex trauma tends to impact our relationships with ourselves and others. In this episode Zoë explores: why positive, healthy relationships are powerful for healing from complex trauma what good relationships look like what are healthy relationship characteristics and skills what to look for in healthy, safe others who we can build positive relationships with. practical ways to start building po...

This episode is for you if you've left an abusive romantic relationship and are struggling with difficult symptoms of complex trauma. In this episode Zoë explores how complex trauma can develop from abusive adult relationships. She discusses: the signs of an abusive relationship the typical progression of a relationship with an abusive person the impact on us especially our attachment and nerv...

In this episode I focus on childhood and complex trauma. I discuss the important impact our childhood experiences can have on our relationship to ourselves, others and the world as a whole. I also explore healthy relationships are so important for us all and why the origins of complex trauma usually lie in childhood as this is where we learn our template for relating. I talk about what children ne...

In this episode I cover more about what complex trauma is and the impact it has on our brains, minds and bodies. I also discuss more about the common symptoms and challenges faced by people who have experienced complex trauma and an overview of how it can develop from childhood and adulthood traumatic experiences.   You can find a transcript of the episode on my website: https://www.zoeross.com/po...

This first episode introduces Zoë and the podcast, giving you an overview of Complex Trauma.