What is Complex PTSD (CPTSD)?
The Pain We Carry

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Nima Kianfar
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A mental health condition from repeated trauma
A physical injury
A mild form of anxiety
A condition specific to veterans
Answer explanation
CPTSD develops from ongoing, repeated trauma, including racism, often experienced in childhood or within marginalized communities. This trauma can impact mental health profoundly, causing a range of lasting emotional responses.
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What does “intergenerational trauma” mean?
Trauma experienced only in childhood
Trauma passed down from one generation to another
Trauma that affects only one person
Trauma caused by physical injuries
Answer explanation
The effects of trauma can be inherited through family patterns and beliefs, impacting each generation’s mental and emotional health. Recognizing intergenerational trauma can lead to understanding family behaviors and developing healing practices.
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Which groups might carry unique challenges from cultural and societal expectations?
BIPOC communities
Only individuals with PTSD
Children only
Men only
Answer explanation
People from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities often face discrimination and cultural pressures, which can lead to additional layers of trauma. Understanding these unique challenges fosters empathy and awareness.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What might be a common effect of racism on mental health?
Increased physical health
Greater self-confidence
Feelings of unsafety and mistrust
Improved social connections
Answer explanation
Racism can create a constant state of stress, leading individuals to feel unsafe or mistrustful. This aligns with the book's theme on how external societal pressures impact internal well-being.
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What does it mean to “internalize” societal biases?
Hatred directed at others
Denial of one’s racial identity
Absorbing negative societal beliefs about one’s own race
Racial discrimination towards others
Answer explanation
Internalized racism happens when people begin to accept and believe negative stereotypes about their own identity. Recognizing this can be a first step in overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
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“Code-switching” involves adjusting behavior based on setting. Why might someone feel pressured to do this?
To fit into different social or cultural groups
To embrace all aspects of themselves
To show their natural personality
To enjoy a diverse lifestyle
Answer explanation
Code-switching helps individuals from marginalized communities blend in, often hiding parts of their identity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Materialism could be seen as a cultural “burden” because…
It prioritizes wealth and possessions over relationships
It fosters a greater appreciation for art
It leads to better mental health
It improves self-confidence
Answer explanation
Materialism emphasizes external success, sometimes at the expense of deeper connections. It may also be a response to the burden of scarcity--both a scarcity of resources/money and a scarcity of being, feeling that we are lacking or not "enough."
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