This Smokey Thing Called Healing: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Recovery from Self-Identified C-PTSD.
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| Title: | This Smokey Thing Called Healing: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Recovery from Self-Identified C-PTSD. |
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| Authors: | Allen, Emma, Barrow, Betsy Hughes, Witting, Alyssa Banford, Whiting, Jason B. |
| Source: | Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal. Jun2025, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p262-274. 13p. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Social media, Emotion regulation, Self-efficacy, Questionnaires, Convalescence, Research methodology, Research, Mathematical models, Grounded theory, Social support, Comparative studies, Theory, Self diagnosis, Self-perception |
| Abstract: | Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) encompasses a set of symptoms associated with prolonged or chronic trauma exposure. Because it is a relatively new diagnosis, the healing or recovery process is not yet well understood. Very few studies have examined the unique elements of healing from C-PTSD, and theoretical models surrounding the process are lacking. The current study utilizes grounded theory methodology to investigate how individuals describe their recovery from self-diagnosed C-PTSD. Reddit (a popular social media platform) was used to gather narratives from individuals who identify with the C-PTSD diagnosis. Grounded theory analysis of these data suggested that recovery from self-diagnosed C-PTSD is a long-term recursive process with foundational pieces of initiating recovery and developing emotional regulation skills. In addition, therapy intervention and social support can act as scaffolding for a cyclical inner process that assists those recovering from self-diagnosed C-PTSD as they develop skills and explore emotional, cognitive, and spiritual parts of the self. Through exploration of the inner self, those with self-diagnosed C-PTSD navigate an iterative process of relearning skills and taking accountability to help integrate a positive self-concept and a sense of self-efficacy. These findings provide further insight into the recovery process for those who identify with C-PTSD symptomology. Additionally, implications for treatment and diagnostic considerations are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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