Childhood trauma often involves experiences of betrayal, neglect, or abuse by trusted individuals. These traumatic experiences can shatter a child's trust in others making it incredibly challenging to build safe, healthy relationships.

With the use of denial, minimizing, and rationalizing to cope with it, it can destroy a child’s (and the adult they become) ability to trust themselves.

In today’s episode, I talk about the challenges in, and process of, rebuilding our ability to trust others and the world around us. 

I hope this episode inspires and empowers listeners on their journey toward healing, cultivating healthy relationships, and overcoming the lingering effects of childhood trauma.

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In today’s episode, we explore the practice of gratitude in trauma and emotional healing. However, how you practice gratitude determines whether it is helpful or potentially harmful to your journey and how you feel about yourself.

I’ll share some practices to help you connect with gratitude in ways that help shift what you believe about who you are and what you’re worthy of.

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to [email protected]

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In today’s episode, I delve into the profound effects of childhood trauma on attachment bonds. I talk about the complex nature of attachment issues and the healing process. From understanding the importance of secure attachment to the challenges faced by survivors, I offer practical advice and explore the journey of rebuilding trust and connection.

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to [email protected]

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There are many layers to the impact of experiencing childhood trauma. Attachment wounds are woven throughout many of these layers.

In today’s episode I’ll share an example of how they can manifest on this healing journey and what happens when they’re not recognized as part of the overall healing process. 

This episode underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than merely treating surface-level manifestations (for example, symptoms associated with depression or anxiety).

I share the importance of the role of a skilled therapist in fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship which allows you to have experiences that help heal core wounds and build secure attachments.

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Website:https://courageousjourneys.com/

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to [email protected]

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

So many of us are disconnected from what we truly desire and need. As survivors of childhood trauma, we were taught that it was not safe to want or need anything. 

We spend so much of our lives denying that we want or need anything or anyone. It is a way to self-protect.

Deep healing requires us to open to our physical and emotional needs. But, how do we do this?

In today’s episode I share how to connect within… to your desires and needs and a guided practice to help you begin or deepen your connection.

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Website:https://courageousjourneys.com/

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to [email protected]

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

In this first episode of the Courageous Journeys® Podcast, I share a brief introduction and the journey that led me to being here with you. I’ll share the moment that was the catalyst for my healing and ultimately my work as a childhood trauma therapist and my desire to create, and the importance of, community on this healing journey. 

My hope is to inspire you to allow yourself to dream of things you’ve held yourself back from believing could truly be possible for you. Healing is possible. And, together we heal. 

Join the community!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PeggyOliveiraMSW

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courageousjourneys

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survivorwhisperer

Website:https://courageousjourneys.com/

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to [email protected]

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.