In this conversation, Keresse Thompson, LCSW, interviews Dr. Mariel Buqué about her mission to make healing tools accessible and break the cycle of trauma. They discuss the impact of collective trauma, the role of the nervous system in trauma responses, and the importance of teaching our bodies to feel safe. They also explore the process of grieving traumatic lineage, breaking up with shame, and the choice to forgive. Dr. Buqué shares advice for preventing trauma from continuing in future generations and emphasizes the importance of getting comfortable with growing the old wounded self. She hopes to be remembered as a soft place for people to land.

Takeaways

Collective trauma has a significant impact on individuals and communities, and it is important to recognize and address its effects.

Understanding the role of the nervous system in trauma responses can help individuals develop strategies to feel safe and regulate their emotions.

Grieving traumatic lineage and breaking up with shame are essential steps in the healing process.

Forgiveness is not a prerequisite for healing, and individuals have the choice to forgive or not.

Preventing trauma from continuing in future generations requires intentional parenting and breaking cycles of abuse and neglect.

Getting comfortable with growing the old wounded self involves embracing curiosity, tenderness, and lightness in the healing journey.

Honoring the past without defining the future allows individuals to move forward and create a more well-rounded understanding of themselves.

The upcoming generation should prioritize self-care, take intentional pauses, and create spaces for healing and growth.

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https://www.drmarielbuque.com/

Dr. Buqué’s Book:

https://www.drmarielbuque.com/breakthecycle

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:18

Dr. Mariel Buqué's Mission

03:18

Understanding the Impact of Collective Trauma

06:08

Internal Messages that Keep Us in Inaction

08:57

The Role of the Nervous System in Trauma

12:59

Teaching Our Bodies to Feel Safe

14:41

Grieving Traumatic Lineage

19:14

Breaking Up with Shame

24:16

The Choice to Forgive

26:50

Preventing Trauma from Continuing in Future Generations

34:45

Getting Comfortable with Growing the Old Wounded Self

38:11

Honoring the Past without Defining the Future

40:11

How Dr. Mariel Buqué Wants to be Remembered

41:46

Advice for the Upcoming Generation

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