
What Is Complex PTSD?
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or c-PTSD, is a mental health condition that occurs after prolonged exposure to a traumatic event or traumatic environment. Contrary to PTSD, c-PTSD typically involves repeated exposures to traumatic experiences. Some common sources of complex PTSD include:
- Childhood physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
- Neglect
- Domestic violence, or being a witness to or being in a household with a domestically abusive relationship
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Living in neighborhoods where violence is common, crime is common, or in active warzones
- Childhoods filled with caregivers who use substances or are emotionally unavailable
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Signs of Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD and PTSD can share many symptoms. However, the healing process can be quite different. Noticing signs of trauma can be a reason to contact a professional trauma treatment center to learn more about your healing options. Some common signs and symptoms of c-PTSD include:
PTSD can also give birth to new mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and much more. Overcoming traumatic experiences often demands professional support, with dedicated trauma recovery that treats the whole person, not just symptoms. Exploring sources of trauma, their impact on substance use and addiction, as well as mental health conditions, beliefs, and more, is all necessary. Working with peers, professionals, and supportive family members back home is part of the treatment process, combining evidence-based care and holistic treatment to explore change and healing from these difficult past experiences.
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Treatment for Complex PTSD in Hawaii
Exclusive Hawaii Rehab is open to anyone ready to take the next step in their healing, whether you are just beginning to explore trauma, substance abuse, and mental health treatment, or looking to refocus on your healing after a setback. Located in the heart of Hawaii, we offer luxury, world-class care across all levels, from detox and residential care to outpatient support, alumni healing programs, and more.
With professional and accredited clinicians and healthcare providers ready to help you overcome each of the effects of trauma, our programs are designed to meet you where you are, providing a personalized approach to care while utilizing the unique advantages of Hawaii for a luxurious and effective approach to overcoming c-PTSD.
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Complex PTSD Treatment at Exclusive Hawaii Rehab
Exclusive Hawaii Rehab offers comprehensive care, combining individualized psychotherapy with an array of luxury healing options, meeting you wherever you are in your healing journey. Overcoming the effects of trauma is a difficult journey. It takes time, support, and professional care to address sources of c-PTSD and its lasting effects on daily life, mental health, and even behaviors. Finding the right level of care, as well as the right trauma-informed therapies and approaches, is part of a truly transformative healing program.
Inpatient Residential Treatment
These programs last in increments of 30 days, with 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day options, so you can take the time you need to get to the core root of trauma and its effects on your overall wellness.
Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
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What to Expect From Our Complex PTSD Treatment
Taking the first step into professional care can be intimidating. Knowing what to expect can ensure you can commit to your own healing, taking each step with confidence.
Personalized Treatment Planning
This personalized care also ensures that you can develop the strategies and practices best suited for your daily life, focusing on what works while pivoting away from less effective options. Individualized care, coupled with group therapy and peer support, creates a robust approach to change, giving you opportunities for personal healing while still benefitting form the natural healing environment and support of peers in trauma healing.


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Our Therapeutic Approach to Treating c-PTSD
We take a comprehensive approach to overcoming trauma and its effects on your life. From the sources of trauma to coping strategies and daily routines, we employ an array of therapies and healing options for an effective approach to change, finding the therapies that best support your healing journey.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Trauma can come from many places, from natural disasters, a car accident, or being a victim of different forms of abuse. While each person’s experiences and needs in healing are unique, evidence-based therapies provide a base to begin building your transformed life. Some of the evidence-based therapies offered include:

Holistic Approach to Healing
- Recreation Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Meditation
- Music Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Technique
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Addressing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Along With c-PTSD

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Benefits of Our Complex PTSD Treatment
- Developing healthy coping skills and emotional regulation
- Support for re-experiencing and flashbacks
- Aftercare planning & community support

Additional Program Features & Services
- Medical detox if SUD is present
- Medication-assisted treatment and medication management programs
- Referrals to continued healing opportunities
When to Seek Help for c-PTSD
Some common signs that it may be time to seek help for c-PTSD include:
- Symptoms have persisted for a prolonged period of time
- Worsening symptoms, especially if you feel “stuck” in the past or defined by past events
- Symptoms interfere with daily responsibilities and obligations, such as compromised workplace performance or attendance
- Self-destructive coping strategies are used to cope with their effects, such as substance use, behavioral addiction, self-isolation, and more
- Difficulty regulating emotions or prolonged feelings of low self-esteem and self-worth
- Inability to commit to relationships
- Difficulty managing even known triggers