LIVING WITH C-PTSD

‘As with anything Complex, it takes time to unravel’

This workshop is for those who wish to understand how those who live with mental health challenges, whom may or may not have a diagnosis.

Aimed at two audiences, one for Teachers and those who are not.

With addiction, mood and neurological disorders all on the rise, particularly amongst young people, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder impacts everyone’s lives whether directly or indirectly.

Teachers have a tremendous challenges. The same can be said for those within the workplace who do not work in a school.

The challenges one faces may seem inconsequential when compared to others, however, due to our subjective experience taking into account one’s individual bio-makeup, they are equally relevant and important.

Just as you get functioning alcoholics, so to you have people who function with trauma, stress, whether past or present. Yet as the saying goes, why survive when you can thrive?

Let me into introduce myself…

Hi my name is Alfie, I live with CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Or another way of saying one’s challenges cannot be pinpointed on any specific cause/event such as PTSD, but due to a number of factors. Hence the term complex.

CPTSD is usually a result from experiences relating to childhood with unprocessed trauma impacting one’s life in adulthood. This can manifest in a variety of ways.

In my case, like many with unprocessed traumas, the situations and environments we find ourselves in can and often exacerbates the challenges one lives with further complicating already complex issues.

Despite conquering addictions to alcohol and drugs by my early 20’s and living a life of sobriety, it’s only in recent years has the impact of my past unprocessed trauma highlighted how and why I have been affected both mentally and emotionally.

This workshop is not about diagnosing or investigating the causes as to people’s personal challenges, rather it is about fostering understanding and empathy. Although I share my own experiences, I act as a Facilitator creating a space for interactive discussions and reflection.

As someone who has struggled with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), Paranoia, Anxiety, Depression, suicidal thoughts and more, I speak candidly about my own mental health challenges so as to help people understand why who experience similar behave the way they do and what they can do to help alleviate one’s struggles.

Despite technology connecting us more so than ever before, never has society felt so disconnected, isolated and lonely. It’s important not just from a professional perspective but also personally that all develop the understanding and skills necessary to mitigate and counteract the threats that are impacting all within society.

Thank you for reading, if you would like to learn more, please register interest below.