Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When someone is dating a partner with CPTSD, they can become afraid of hurting them again. That fear can lead people to suppress their own wants and needs. In reality, triggering each other sometimes is part of being in a relationship.
I am joined by associate therapist and my fiancée, Elizabeth Ferreira, for an honest, personal conversation about what it's actually like to be in a relationship when one partner is living with trauma, complex PTSD, or another ongoing mental health challenge. Drawing on our experience together, we discuss supporting without enabling, avoiding power imbalances, managing resentment, dealing with moments of frustration, and the importance of reciprocity. It’s a good one.
Episode title: Trauma in Relationships: What Actually Helps with Elizabeth Ferreira
I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice.
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When someone is dating a partner with CPTSD, they can become afraid of hurting them again. That fear can lead people to suppress their own wants and needs. In reality, triggering each other sometimes is part of being in a relationship.
I am joined by associate therapist and my fiancée, Elizabeth Ferreira, for an honest, personal conversation about what it's actually like to be in a relationship when one partner is living with trauma, complex PTSD, or another ongoing mental health challenge. Drawing on our experience together, we discuss supporting without enabling, avoiding power imbalances, managing resentment, dealing with moments of frustration, and the importance of reciprocity. It’s a good one.
Episode title: Trauma in Relationships: What Actually Helps with Elizabeth Ferreira
I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice.
Subscribe to Being Well on:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-well-with-dr-rick-hanson/id1120885936
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1XY0fpdYNSEwXLVQ
Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.
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