The Beliefs Beneath the Symptoms of C-PTSD

Why do we people-please, withdraw, strive for perfection, doubt ourselves, or feel ashamed of having needs?

These patterns often make more sense when we understand the beliefs beneath them.

This free reflective guide explores how repeated trauma and invalidation can become internalized as beliefs such as:

  • Something is wrong with me.

  • My needs are a burden.

  • I cannot trust myself.

  • I must keep everyone happy.

  • I am not worthy of protection.

The guide includes compassionate explanations, reflection prompts, and exercises to help you connect current patterns with what you learned to believe—and begin considering a more accurate understanding of yourself.

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Cover of The Beliefs Beneath the Symptoms of C-PTSD, a reflective guide by Anna Lacey, LCSW.
Cover of The Beliefs Beneath the Symptoms of C-PTSD, a reflective guide by Anna Lacey, LCSW.
Free C-PTSD Guide