Understanding Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma
It's hard to know the signs of narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. This is why I invited my guest, Dr. Ingrid Clayton to come on the podcast and share her personal and professional knowledge of dealing with a narcissist and recovering from complex trauma.
Dr. Ingrid is a clinical psychologist and the author of the books; Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma and Recovering Spirituality: Achieving Emotional Sobriety in Your Spiritual Practice. In this episode, she shares how writing her book, Believing Me, helped her to heal from complex trauma.
Dr. Ingrid also talks about the difference between trauma & complex trauma, the symptoms of complex trauma, and shares her experience growing up in an alcoholic home. Moreover, she explains what gaslighting is and how it shows up and shares tips on healing from trauma.
What You'll Discover:
What is the difference between trauma and complex trauma
Symptoms of complex trauma
Big trauma vs. little trauma and why Dr. Clayton doesn't care for this language
Her experience growing up in an alcoholic home and how she realized that she was experiencing trauma
What gaslighting, and self-gaslighting is
Ingrid’s Self-gaslighting experience
How Dr.Ingrid’s childhood trauma impacted her adult relationships
Dr. Ingrid’s life as an alcoholic
What is gaslighting, and how does it show up?
Tips on how to heal from trauma
To connect with Dr. Clayton, please visit:
Website: https://www.ingridclayton.com/