What Is an Emotional Flashback? (And How to Stop One)

Emotional flashbacks are one of the most common and least recognised symptoms of Complex PTSD. In this video I walk through what an emotional flashback actually is, how to recognise one in real time, and a specific four-step body-based protocol you can use to interrupt one. Save this video. It's a tool you'll come back to. 📚 STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO Cloitre, M. et al. (2019). ICD-11 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the United States: A Population-Based Study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 32(6), 833-842. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31800... Brom, D. et al. (2017). Somatic Experiencing for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Outcome Study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(3), 304-312. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... 🎧 CPTSD Audio Toolkit (guided body-based audios): https://dalsahota.com/step/checkout-2-4/ 🎁 Free masterclass, Why Complex PTSD Keeps You Stuck in Survival Mode: https://dalsahota.com/masterclass/ 🧭 Free CPTSD self-reflection quiz (developed from the ICD-11 framework): https://form.jotform.com/252113604672147 ▶️ Subscribe for weekly videos on healing Complex PTSD #ComplexPTSD #CPTSD #EmotionalFlashback #NervousSystemRegulation