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Dr. Bronce Rice is a psychoanalyst, psychologist, and health and wellness coach with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is the creator of The Wellbeing Equation, a framework that rejects “one-size-fits-all” health advice in favor of a personalized approach to wellness that accounts for an individual’s unique psychological, emotional, and physical makeup.

Clinical Expertise & Education

Dr. Rice has a diverse and prestigious academic background, including:

* PsyD & MSW: Advanced degrees in psychology and social work.

* Psychoanalytic Training: Extensive clinical training at the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis (WNEIP), where he has also served as an instructor in psychoanalytic theory and technique.

* Postdoctoral Fellowships: He completed postdoctoral training at Yale University (Epidemiology and Public Health), the University of Michigan, and the Detroit Psychiatric Institute.

Research & Contributions

Throughout his career, Dr. Rice has contributed significantly to the field of mental health through research and supervision:

* Conducted research at the Yale Child Study Center.

* Supervised doctoral students at the Yale Anxiety and Mood Disorders Clinic.

* Developed the “Wellbeing Equation” concept to help individuals align their habits, relationships, and mindset in ways that are sustainable and authentic.

Current Work

Dr. Rice currently authors The Wellbeing Equation on Substack, where he shares practical insights and deeper explorations into self-care. He also offers coaching to help people move beyond wellness trends and discover their own “equations of living.”

My Notes:

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Overview

What is Complex PTSD?

* Complex PTSD is a psychological condition that develops after prolonged or repeated trauma, especially when a person feels trapped or powerless.

* Unlike single-event trauma, C-PTSD results from ongoing exposure to harmful situations.

* Common sources include:

* Chronic childhood abuse or neglect

* Domestic violence

* Long-term emotional abuse

* Human trafficking or captivity

* Repeated combat exposure

* Long-term bullying or systemic oppression

How Complex PTSD Shows Up

C-PTSD can appear in many ways, often affecting multiple areas of life.

Common signs include:

Emotional

* Intense emotional reactions

* Emotional numbness

* Chronic sadness or anxiety

* Difficulty calming down after stress

Cognitive

* Persistent negative self-beliefs

* Difficulty concentrating

* Intrusive memories

* Feeling disconnected from reality

Behavioral

* Avoiding people or situations

* Overworking or perfectionism

* Self-destructive behaviors

* Difficulty maintaining relationships

Physical

* Chronic fatigue

* Sleep disturbances

* Somatic symptoms (headaches, stomach issues)

* Heightened startle response

How Complex PTSD Effects Us

C-PTSD impacts many aspects of life.

Identity

* Low self-worth

* Shame and guilt

* Feeling fundamentally damaged

Relationships

* Fear of abandonment

* Difficulty trusting others

* People-pleasing or emotional withdrawal

Daily functioning

* Difficulty manag