Karen the Social Worker

CPTSD ~ KAREN P.

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Welcome 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 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-compassi...

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Karen the Social Worker

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Episode 11 - CPTSD ~ KAREN P.: Resistance to CPTSD 26.09.2025 14:09

As C-PTSD awareness spreads, several resist the idea that little “t” traumas has an impact on adulthood nervous system and coping mechanisms.

Episode 10 - CPTSD ~ KAREN P.: Human Behavior and the Social Environment 29.08.2025 14:35

Join 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!

Episode 9 - CPTSD & COFFEE: Healing with Laughter 😂 21.08.2025 14:27

Add 8 years to life with more laughter! Today’s micro podcast discusses benefits of laughter as medicine. Wishing everyone well, Karen the Social Worker.

Episode 8 - CPTSD & COFFEE: 8 more characteristics of CPTSD 18.08.2025 11:15

Continuing 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!

Episode 7 - CPTSD & COFFEE: Boundaries importance and tips for building the skill! 12.08.2025 14:43

Find 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 do it! Be firm with 5 words or less, No. hugs and healing, Karen the Social Worket 😊🧡

Episode 6 - CPTSD & COFFEE: Thoughts and negative bias. 10.08.2025 14:29

What is your digital consumption and how does it impact your mind?

Episode 5 - CPTSD & COFFEE - metaphor describing internal v external validation for feeling accepted and validated 07.08.2025 14:23

I 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?

Episode 4 - CPTSD & COFFEE: current day behaviors that may indicate CPTSD 05.08.2025 14:25

We 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 break it down for listeners and clients alike. Thank you Tim Fletcher for your amazing work!!!

Episode 3 - CPTSD & COFFEE: Adverse Childhood Experiences & CPTSD 04.08.2025 13:21

Intro to the basics of ACES and CPTSD

Episode 2 - CPTSD & COFFEE - impact of silence on self worth 01.08.2025 15:01

Please 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 understood like many of us do. 😂 hugs and healing, Karen the Social Worker

Intro Welcome to CPTSD and COFFEE 30.07.2025 9:19

I introduce myself and the premise for my new micro podcast.