What do you do when a client describes a traumatic experience, but then proceeds to shrug it off? In this episode, we explore what might be going on when clients dismiss what we gather are traumatic experiences. We discuss possible reasons behind this phenomenon, including denial, dissociation, or simply seeing it as common and therefore, normal and not wort ... Show More
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Show and Tell in Therapy: When Clients Want to Share Videos, Text messages, or Poetry with Us
Clients bring in photos, videos, and artwork—and we love it. It helps us see their world more clearly. But what happens when the sheer volume becomes overwhelming, boundaries get blurry, or we take away something they didn't intend to share?We're taking the couch on the road! Joi ... Show More
35m 37s
Feb 4
For the Record... Neutrality Doesn't Exist
It's time for a refresher about why it's harmful when therapists put on a front of "neutrality". Especially during this time in history, people need therapists to be a place to land, to meet a real person, to talk about their completely understandable fears and have those validat ... Show More
36m 31s
Jan 28
Our Thoughts on Acceptance and Forgiveness
In the finale of Season 9, we discuss the concepts of acceptance and forgiveness, and how they show up in therapy. Therapists can have strong opinions about these, and we are no exception! While this is the finale, because we have our tour coming up, we won't be taking a break th ... Show More
38m 3s
Aug 2024
Moment 174: Trauma Doctor Reveals Every Type Of Trauma & It’s Effects In 10 Minutes
In this moment, world-renowned trauma expert, Paul Conti discusses the different forms that trauma can take.
Paul defines trauma as anything that overwhelms your coping mechanisms, which in turn changes the structure of your brain.
Trauma can be broken down into 3 types: acute, ... Show More
10m 31s
Sep 2025
327. How trauma gets trapped in the body
We often think of trauma as something extreme - a dramatic, life-altering event. But trauma isn’t just what happened to us. It’s also how our body learned to survive. It can be quiet, subtle, and long-lasting, shaping how we live, cope, and exist in the world, often unconsciously ... Show More
54m 6s
Mar 2021
trauma & generational healing: are you actually wise or is it the childhood trauma?
<p>it's the trauma talking. in this week's episode of Goes Without Saying, sephy & wing are unpacking childhood trauma, generational imbalances, and the desire to heal from the past. from problematic parenting styles to trauma bonding, we're deep diving into personal traumas ... Show More
57m 27s
Nov 2021
Bethelight.noor | Identifying your traumas and healing from them with Noor Ibrahim
Lamaan and Noor talk about identifying trauma based behaviors, what trauma actually is, setting healthy boundaries, and uncovering childhood wounds. A very honest conversation that draws on both their personal experiences with trauma and healing.
57m 37s
May 2024
Transforming Trauma: The 3rd Step of Trauma Healing
In this episode of the Healing Trauma podcast, Frank and Matthias explore the third step in the healing process: transforming trauma. They discuss the importance of witnessing and understanding trauma held in the body, mind, and emotions, and how to correct and release it. By sha ... Show More
43m 24s
Dec 2024
The Body Trauma Expert: Medicating Kids Can Harm Brain Development! Eye Movement Trick That Fixes Trauma! The Secret To EMDR Therapy! - Bessel van Der Kolk
50-70% of people will experience a trauma in their life, but how do you heal from these devastating experiences? If the Body Keeps the Score, according to Bessel van der Kolk this is how you get even with trauma.
Bessel van der Kolk is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston Universit ... Show More
2h 4m
May 2024
Healing From Complex PTSD with Stephanie Foo
307. Healing From Complex PTSD with Stephanie Foo
Abby, Amanda and Glennon are joined by author and radio producer, Stephanie Foo. They discuss Stephanie’s memoir, What My Bones Know, and her journey healing from Complex PTSD.
Discover:
-The difference between Trauma, PTSD an ... Show More
1h 9m