3Spoonies On PTSD Episode Number: 59 Date: 9th July 20206 What is PTSD, how does it show up, and how can you support someone living with it? In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by mental health and wellbeing specialist Christine Spencer for an honest and informative conversation about PTSD, trauma, triggers and recovery. We discuss: What PTSD actually is The difference between PTSD and CPTSD Symptoms of trauma and emotional triggers How PTSD can develop after accidents, abuse, childbirth, grief and more How to support a loved one who is struggling Why people often minimise their trauma Therapy, journaling and practical coping tools PTSD in the workplace and everyday life This episode is compassionate, practical and packed with insight for anyone living with trauma or supporting someone who is. If this topic feels heavy for you, please take care while listening and use the support resources linked in the show notes. 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Having worked for many years in the corporate world, I set up my own business developing leaders and bring leadership and wellbeing together. I also experienced trauma, resulting in my own poor mental health and becoming a mental health first aider helped me to understand the trauma I had experienced that led to depression. With this experience I wanted to know more and became a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. From here I started to learn more about the world of wellbeing; including Suicide intervention and prevention, Neurodiversity, Womens Mental Health and have continued to personally and professionally develop. At ‘MENTAL STRENGTH and WELL-BEING’ we specialise in wellbeing for everyone and support organisations and individuals to learn more about Mental Health and Well-Being. 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