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Jul 2024
38m 35s

How To Heal From Trauma

Trauma Institute
About this episode

In this season finale, Frank and Matthias explore how everyday experiences and rituals contribute to healing from trauma, one small gesture at a time. They discuss when professional help is essential and how accessible and simple the healing process can be.

This episode wraps up our core discussions on Season 1 of Healing Trauma. Join us next season, launching in Spring 2025, when we’ll be joined by a remarkable lineup of experts, including Gabor Maté, Nicole LePera, and David Kessler, to delve even deeper into trauma and healing. 

Learn more about the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Use the code SP-Healing when reaching out to financialservices@sensorimotor.org for 10% off tuition rates.


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Matthias Barker: @matthiasjbarker | matthiasjbarker.com

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