SHORT: Ingrid Clayton, PhD redefines "codependency" and "people pleasing"

[Rebel13]

"No One Thinks It's A Good Idea" - It's really "fawning trauma response"!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJKXIdxj4xI

[Rebel13]

Here is a good article by her on CPTSD:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-sobriety/202108/what-is-complex-ptsd

[bloomie]

Rebel13 - can you share a bit about why each of these vids have been helpful to you?

[Rebel13]

Sure, bloomie! The short reminded me of a conversation here recently about the term "codependency" being easily interpreted as blaming the victim. I think Dr. Clayton does a really good job of reframing that term in the context of trauma responses.

The CPTSD article -- I think I am still early in my process of accepting that I have this or a related condition (DTD)! I thought this article was a good overview of what it is like, well illustrated with Dr. Clayton's personal experiences.

Overall I especially like the fact that she is a trained psychologist who uses her training AS WELL as her personal experiences to inform her work.

Sorry for the lateness of my reply, I just saw your message!