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Tag: Trauma
202: Guest: Ken Benau, PhD
Our guest today is clinical psychologist Ken Benau. He explains “relational trauma”, and why most people are not even aware of this trauma. He talks about shame and “pro-being pride”, and how they are conscious or not, and what makes each maladaptive or
201: The English Teacher (Part Five of Five)
We respond to our conversation with The English Teacher, a friend who reported the unethical behavior of our previous (shared) therapist, and who lived through my final years of shiny happy high school and my shiny happy college experience with me. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art…
200: The English Teacher (Part Four of Five)
We have a conversation with The English Teacher, a friend who reported the unethical behavior of our previous (shared) therapist, and who lived through my final years of shiny happy high school and my shiny happy college experience with me. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group,…
199: The English Teacher (Part Three of Five)
We have a conversation with The English Teacher, a friend who reported the unethical behavior of our previous (shared) therapist, and who lived through my final years of shiny happy high school and my shiny happy college experience with me. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group,…
198: The English Teacher (Part Two of Five)
We have a conversation with The English Teacher, a friend who reported the unethical behavior of our previous (shared) therapist, and who lived through my final years of shiny happy high school and my shiny happy college experience with me. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group,…
197: The English Teacher (Part One of Five)
We talk with Nathan about having a conversation with The English Teacher, a friend who reported the unethical behavior of our previous (shared) therapist, and who lived through my final years of high school and my college experience with me. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group,…
195: Guest: Lynn Crook
We interview Lynn Crook. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us! Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to…
194: The Country
We give a family update after moving to the country, about four months into quarantine, and continue the struggle of trying to find a new therapist. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but…
191: Addiction, Emotions, and the Drama Triangle (Part 2 of 3)
We continue our discussion about our experiences at the ISSTD virtual conference. Our medical doctor friend shares what she learned about addiction, emotions, and the drama triangle – and how all of that works to help internal teamwork (even persecutors)
187: Footprints
I tell you a (true) story. Trigger warning for mention of abuse and abuse dynamics, but examples only referenced in passing. No in depth discussion or detailed disclosures. Trigger warning also for mention of God.
177: Courtney Speaks Truth
Courtney speaks truth about how hard things have been with the pandemic and parenting. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us! Content Note: Content…
162: Guest: Veronique Mead
We interview Veronique Mead about ACEs. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us! Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is…
157: The Transfer
We officially transfer from our previous therapist to our new therapist, via phone call with both during session. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us!…
140: Psychological First Aid
Dr. E shares what she teaches about psychological first aid. You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the groups. Join us! To submit an email to the…
136: Glow Worms and Tree Houses
Nathan shares about his depression, and his acceptance of that as a chronic illness. We share about the feeling like creating someone new inside for marriage, and also trying to balance with increased support. We continue to define what makes now time safe. We recognize our own progress, even though we cannot stop therapy or…