Repeated trauma in childhood can affect your emotional development and trigger a chain reaction that extends into adulthood. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a physical and psychological response to these repeated traumatic events. A practical guide to complex PTSD includes research-based strategies, tools, and support for individuals working to heal from their childhood trauma. You do not have to be a prisoner of your past. Learn the skills necessary to improve your physical and mental health with practical strategies derived from the most effective therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic psychology. When the wounds of your past are properly addressed, they no longer have to impair your ability to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.