S4EP19: Resilience, Identity, and the Art of Asking for Help: A Personal Story

Becoming Trauma-Informed

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After she launched the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety, Dr. Lee found herself caught up in the complex web of giving and receiving help. She knew she needed a perspective shift, and here's how she navigated through it all: with the help of her team and loved ones.

This week, Dr. Lee shares the candid details of her journey, revealing how it led to a deeper understanding of her own patterns around asking for help and the importance of self-care for both herself and her team.

She also explores identity and its unhealthy attachment to our ability to help others. We often mix up our identity with our accomplishments and actions, a pattern which can lead to depletion and could potentially be life-threatening. Dr. Lee unravels the process of disentangling our identity from our actions, a critical step towards becoming more resilient, and thriving as opposed to just surviving.

Making a difference doesn't always have to involve currency. At the Institute, we value all forms of support, even those that don't bear a price tag. Dr. Lee rounds off this week’s episode by inviting you to join us in this essential conversation on seeking and providing help joining our free 3-day event Nov 20-22, 2023, Here to Help. Click the link for more information or to register: https://institutefortrauma.com/heretohelp

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Chapters

1. S4EP19: Resilience, Identity, and the Art of Asking for Help: A Personal Story (00:00:00)

2. Trauma Recovery and Seeking Help (00:00:06)

3. Accepting Help and Support Importance (00:07:43)

4. Creating Safe Spaces and Detangling Identity (00:15:05)

5. Seeking Help and Support (00:29:49)

6. Supporting and Engaging With Appreciation (00:37:11)