Episode #153: Self Healing Practices

Dr. Thema describes the causes and consequences of inner child wounds, as well as specific strategies to heal those wounds. To learn more, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. Music by Joy Jones. 

Dr. Thema starts this week's episode with an original poem to Heal the Healers. She then describes specific strategies for reducing the distress caused by comparing yourself to others. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The ... Show More

Dr. Thema describes aspects of emotional/psychological abuse and provides pointers for healing and recovery. A reading is shared from the book Dear Artist by Jaiya John. To learn more about healing, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and the latest best sel ... Show More

Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Talking about trauma doesn’t heal trauma. For a lot of people, it makes them feel much worse especially if you have PTSD. This is one thing that sets human brains ap ... Show More

Mindfulness can be healing but also challenging for trauma survivors. Learn how trauma-sensitive mindfulness creates safety, supports healing, and allows you to practice in a way that honors your unique experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More

How do you heal?  The journey of healing is a deeply personal one that requires trial and error, willingness to fail, and finding your guides along the way.  Crystal Allon has been documenting her healing journey on Tik Tok and inviting her community into the process in real time ... Show More

Shownotes The truth that trauma healing happens in stages A practice to reach nervous system safety even when it’s unfamiliar Why it’s not actually the trauma that makes you stronger The therapy modalities that have helped each of us heal the most What happens when you realize no ... Show More

For our whole lifetime we are regularly confronted with the process of healing. Whether you are trying to overcome behaviors that no longer serve you, trauma or to come more in contact with your emotions. In this episode we are talking about the diversity of healing and how to fi ... Show More

This is the final episode of the *faith edition* of the Healing Trauma Podcast. We do plan to be back with a new season of The Healing Trauma Podcast. For those of you who support the HTP podcast, content will continue to be shared through your Spotify subscription feed. You are ... Show More

Today I interviewed Erika Malm, a therapist who specialises in treating trauma and eating disorders over 15 years. We discussed the complex factors that contribute to eating disorder development, the key role self-love plays in recovery, and the promising research into psychedeli ... Show More

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Jeff English is a trauma-focused clinical counselor with extensive experience working with adults, teens, families, and groups across various settin ... Show More

Today's Therapy Chat guest is Dr. Peter Levine, the developer of Somatic Experiencing, who speaks about his journey as a wounded healer. He shares that by being open about our experiences healing, our authenticity allows others to know they're not alone. None of us in the helping ... Show More

Today’s returning guest is Dr Bessel van der Kolk. Bessel is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He's also the author of the iconic book, 'The Body Keeps the Score’, which first came out over 10 years ... Show More