Day-to-day challenges can be hard but many of us have lived through bigger events. These traumas can deeply impact every aspect of our life or those we love; influencing emotions, physical well-being, relationships, and faith. In this break-out session, we learn how to recognize trauma's effects and discover practical, compassionate steps toward healing and restoration. 

This episode was taken from a break-out session at our Women & Mental Health Seminar. While the seminar was for women, the content applies to all people - both men and women! This session is taught by Dr. Stephanie Van Deusen, an expert in helping people heal from trauma and its effects. She is a licensed therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) with over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health and trauma. 

In this episode:

• Understanding the nature and impact of trauma on individuals, particularly women.
• The importance of safety when discussing trauma and healing from it.
• Exploring the effects of trauma on relationships and attachment styles.
• Identifying triggers and understanding trauma responses, including fight, flight, or freeze reactions.
• The concept of trauma as an "invisible wound" and its implications for self-perception and personal development.
• The role of social accommodation and people-pleasing behaviors in relation to trauma.
• The significance of connection and community in the healing process.
• Encouraging self-reflection and the sharing of personal narratives to facilitate healing.
• Envisioning a future beyond trauma and the importance of passing on healing to future generations.

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