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Apr 18
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The Importance of Safety in Therapy With...

MONIQUE KOVEN
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In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, guest host Kimberly Weeks speaks with Simone Saunders, a licensed therapist and founder of The Cognitive Corner. They explore the importance of somatic therapy in addressing trauma, emphasizing the need for safety in therapeutic relationships and the integration of mind and body. The conversation delves into the challenges of resistance and disconnection in clients, the impact of toxic relationships on identity, and the necessity of building internal safety. Simone shares tools for regulating the nervous system and highlights the significance of cultural responsiveness in therapy.

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Kimberly Weeks supports survivors of narcissistic abuse and is an accomplished instructor and coach in leadership development and business coaching. She is also a specialist in rupture and repair, helping individuals and organizations navigate and heal from interpersonal conflicts and challenges. 

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