Episode Details
Back to Episodes#110 - The Ripple Effect Of PTSD: How It Impacts Your Family And Friends
Description
In this episode, JM explores the emotional impact of supporting a loved one with PTSD and why caregivers often experience secondary stress and burnout.
Learn how trauma can affect spouses, family members, and caregivers through emotional contagion and shared distress. This episode highlights the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and protecting your own mental health while supporting someone with PTSD. JM also shares personal insights on balancing compassion with self-preservation to maintain strength, clarity, and long-term resilience.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- Understand caregiver stress and secondary trauma from supporting someone with PTSD
- Learn how emotional contagion impacts mental health and well-being
- Discover the importance of self-care and boundaries for caregivers
- Build resilience while supporting a loved one with PTSD without burnout
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