<div class="md wiki"><div class="toc"><ul><li class="wiki_cptsd_survivors_and_the_body"><a href="#wiki_cptsd_survivors_and_the_body">CPTSD Survivors and the Body</a></li><li class="toc_child"><ul><li class="wiki_healing_the_body_of_armouring"><a href="#wiki_healing_the_body_of_armouring">Healing the Body of Armouring</a></li><li class="wiki_healing_through_movement"><a href="#wiki_healing_through_movement">Healing through Movement</a></li></ul></li></ul></div><p><em>This page is under construction currently but will include updates on defining the role of CPTSD&#39;s impact on the survivor&#39;s relationship with their body. It will include resources and tactics being successfully used by other subredditors on <a href="/r/CPTSD" rel="nofollow">r/CPTSD</a> to address the healing processes of the body. Your contributions are always welcome to this article. Please post them to <a href="/r/TheCPTSDtoolbox" rel="nofollow">r/TheCPTSDtoolbox</a>. Thank you!</em></p>
<h1 id="wiki_cptsd_survivors_and_the_body">CPTSD Survivors and the Body</h1>
<h2 id="wiki_healing_the_body_of_armouring">Healing the Body of Armouring</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/comments/a2t69d/does_anyone_else_experience_armoring/eb12lsl/" rel="nofollow">A Massage Therapist&#39;s Techniques</a></p>
<h2 id="wiki_healing_through_movement">Healing through Movement</h2>
<p>-Ecstatic Dance &amp; Anna Halprin&#39;s School of Dance</p>
<p>-Yoga to ease the suffering of the Body</p>
<p><em>&quot;Yoga Nidra meditations - Yogic sleep practices for relaxation and sleep. But I find it helpful for creating body awareness and grounding. Incorporates deep breathing with body scans and positive intentions. Can be easily found on youtube. And this site has tons for free - <a href="https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/downloads" rel="nofollow">https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/downloads</a> &quot;</em> <a href="/u/Infp-pisces" rel="nofollow">u/Infp-pisces</a></p>
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*This page is under construction currently but will include updates on defining the role of CPTSD's impact on the survivor's relationship with their body. It will include resources and tactics being successfully used by other subredditors on r/CPTSD to address the healing processes of the body. Your contributions are always welcome to this article. Please post them to r/TheCPTSDtoolbox. Thank you!*

#CPTSD Survivors and the Body

##Healing the Body of Armouring

[A Massage Therapist's Techniques](https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/comments/a2t69d/does_anyone_else_experience_armoring/eb12lsl/)


##Healing through Movement

-Ecstatic Dance & Anna Halprin's School of Dance

-Yoga to ease the suffering of the Body

*"Yoga Nidra meditations - Yogic sleep practices for relaxation and sleep. But I find it helpful for creating body awareness and grounding. Incorporates deep breathing with body scans and positive intentions. Can be easily found on youtube. And this site has tons for free - https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/downloads "* u/Infp-pisces

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#Useful Resources  

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* [Bessel Van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score](http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Keeps-Score-Healing/dp/0670785938)

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**Related Subreddits**

* /r/cptsd_bipoc
* /r/CPTSDNextSteps
* /r/CPTSDAdultRecovery
* /r/CPTSDFreeze
* /r/CPTSDWriters
* /r/TraumaAndPolitics
* /r/CPTSDpartners
* /r/CPTSDFightMode
* /r/InternalFamilySystems
*  /r/ptsd
*  /r/adultsurvivors
* /r/emotionalneglect
*  /r/ptsdcombat
*  /r/rapecounseling
*  /r/depression
*  /r/traumatoolbox
*  /r/anxiety
*  /r/insomnia
*  /r/suicidewatch
*  /r/survivorsofabuse
*  /r/OffMyChest
*  /r/dbtselfhelp
*  /r/meditation
*  /r/mindfulness
*  /r/yoga
* /r/CPTSDmusic

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<h3>+ Crisis Resources</h3>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/crisissupportresources">National USA Crisis Resources &amp; Intro/Disclaimer</a> 911 for Emergencies</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/statebystatecrisisresourcedirectory">State by State US Regional Crisis Resources</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/csrauznz">Australia &amp; New Zealand Regional Crisis Resources</a> 000 land line ,112 Mobile for Gov. Emergency Services in Australia. 111 In New Zealand</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/uk">UK Crisis Support Resources</a> 999 or 112 on your mobile for Gov. Emergency Services</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/europeregional">European Regional Crisis Support Resources</a> 112 on Mobile, anywhere in the EU For EU external Nations &amp; specific emergency service lines: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Europe">Wikipedia Table on European Government Emergency Services Numbers</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/southafrica">South Africa Crisis Support Resources</a> 10111&gt;Police 10177&gt;fire/ambulance in South Africa. 112 for Mobile <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Africa">Emergency Services for Various African Nations</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/asiaregional">Asia Regional Crisis Support</a>  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers#Asia">Emergency Services Table for Various Asian Nations</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/canadantl">Canada National Crisis Support Resources</a> 911 or 112 on mobile redirects to 911 services</p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/canadaregional">Canada Provincial &amp; Territory Crisis Support Resources</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/faq">FAQ</a> - Answers to the biggest questions about this disorder.</p>

<p>Pete Walker&#39;s book <a href="http://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html">CPTSD: From Surviving to Thriving</a> is a rich source of information, help, healing, compassion and growth. Most with CPTSD who read it find it creates a change in how they see themselves and their past.</p>

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<p>Want more memes? Try <a href="/r/CPTSDMemes">/r/CPTSDMemes</a>.</p>

<hr/>

<p>Want more art? Try <a href="/r/CPTSDCreatives">/r/CPTSDCreatives</a>.</p>

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<p>Looking for a CPTSD-friendly Discord server? Try <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/comments/azyibn/cptsdptsd_discord_server/">this one.</a></p>

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<h1>Rules</h1>

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<ol>
<li><p>This is a peer support community. Be a supportive peer. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_be_a_supportive_peer">More info</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>Don&#39;t ask for a diagnosis - and don&#39;t try to diagnose others. Even if someone were a trauma-trained doctor/psychiatrist, they wouldn&#39;t be able to diagnose over the Internet. Seek out professional help instead.  </p></li>
<li><p>Racism, bigotry, misogyny/misandry, diagnosis discrimination, and other hate speech is unacceptable. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_hate_speech">More info</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>Please be mindful about triggering content. Avoid graphic thread titles, and use [Trigger Warning], NSFW and/or the spoiler tag whenever appropriate.</p></li>
<li><p>We do not allow RaisedByNarcissists lingo. Please avoid use of abbreviations such as “NMom”, “EBrother”, GC/SG, FLEAs, etc, and avoid casual armchair diagnosis of people who have not been professionally diagnosed. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/wiki/subrules_revised#wiki_rbn_lingo">More info</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>All content must be CPTSD-related</p></li>
<li><p>No self-promotion allowed outside of the Weekly Check-In threads (this includes links to personal videos and blogs)</p></li>
<li><p>Image posts are not allowed, except infographics, as long as you include a short description about the graphic&#39;s relevance to CPTSD and value to you.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Don&#39;t hesitate to contact the moderator(s) with any questions, comments, concerns, kitten pictures etc.!  </p>

<hr/>

<h1>Useful Resources</h1>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://pete-walker.com/">Pete Walker&#39;s Website</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.nctsn.org/">The National Child Traumatic Stress Network</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Keeps-Score-Healing/dp/0670785938">Bessel Van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.healingfromcomplextraumaandptsd.com/">C-PTSD Site, the site contains a lot of information but do note that the creator of this site has cptsd and is not a mental health professional.</a></p></li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<p><strong>Related Subreddits</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/cptsd_bipoc">/r/cptsd_bipoc</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDNextSteps">/r/CPTSDNextSteps</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDAdultRecovery">/r/CPTSDAdultRecovery</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDFreeze">/r/CPTSDFreeze</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDWriters">/r/CPTSDWriters</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TraumaAndPolitics">/r/TraumaAndPolitics</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDpartners">/r/CPTSDpartners</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDFightMode">/r/CPTSDFightMode</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/InternalFamilySystems">/r/InternalFamilySystems</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/ptsd">/r/ptsd</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/adultsurvivors">/r/adultsurvivors</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/emotionalneglect">/r/emotionalneglect</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/ptsdcombat">/r/ptsdcombat</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/rapecounseling">/r/rapecounseling</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/depression">/r/depression</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/traumatoolbox">/r/traumatoolbox</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/anxiety">/r/anxiety</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/insomnia">/r/insomnia</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/suicidewatch">/r/suicidewatch</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/survivorsofabuse">/r/survivorsofabuse</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/OffMyChest">/r/OffMyChest</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/dbtselfhelp">/r/dbtselfhelp</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/meditation">/r/meditation</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/mindfulness">/r/mindfulness</a></li>
<li> <a href="/r/yoga">/r/yoga</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/CPTSDmusic">/r/CPTSDmusic</a></li>
</ul>
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