Join certified trauma professional Dr. Amy Hoyt and licensed therapist Leina Hoyt, MFT at https://www.mendingtrauma.com as they teach you how to recover from trauma and cPTSD. Trauma shows up in our everyday reactions and sensations and recovering requires a multi-prong approach that considers the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Amy and Leina will teach you the most emerging research and skills to empower you to overcome your past traumas. They address nervous system health, somatic therapy, trau ...
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In a global-minded, profit-driven industry, it is often hard to separate the hype from reality. There is consumer technology, and then there is technology that affects consumers. In this series, host Leina entertains the intersection of humanity and technology based on a realist worldview. Instagram @Leinacast
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Everything from Astro Boy to Mazinger Z! Hosted by Tooch and Devon.
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In this episode, we discuss the benefits of crying and how it helps with self-regulation. We explore the shame and vulnerability associated with crying and the importance of allowing ourselves to cry. We also discuss the role of crying in trauma healing and the release of trapped emotions. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Webs…
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147. Trauma and Regulating During Transitions
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges of transitions, especially for individuals who have experienced trauma. We provide tips for regulating the nervous system during transitions, including breathing exercises and bilateral stimulation. We also emphasize the importance of co-regulation, particularly for parents supporting their children throug…
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In this episode, we discuss mindfulness: what it is, best practices, and ultimately how it can help us overcome trauma. We break it down as simply as we can and provide specific example of how you can apply it to your life. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Faceb…
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145. ENCORE: The Top 5 Most Asked Questions About Trauma
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In this ENCORE episode, we go over the top questions that we receive from listeners and members that we have in the Whole Health Lab, about trauma and the effects of trauma. We primarily discuss how trauma shows up in relationships, how you know if you have trauma, the difference between trauma and toxic stress, as well as how to heal from trauma. …
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144. ENCORE: Childhood Financial Trauma with Dr. Fanike
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This week we are re-releasing an older episode where we chat with special guest, Dr. Fanike! She is a doctor of behavioral health, a healer, and trained in financial trauma. Using her past, real-life experiences, she is able to help people break free from trauma symptoms and level up to their best life. We talk about financial grief, intergeneratio…
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This week we look at biofeedback with a focus on neurofeedback. We explore the scientific evidence of neurofeedback and look at the different conditions that it helps with. We also discuss its benefits for peak performance, and how it can be delivered remotely. Neurofeedback with Mending Trauma Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us!…
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142. Trauma and the Electrical System of the Body
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Tis week we explore the process of energy production in the body and how it relates to trauma and toxic stress. we look at the cellular mechanisms of energy production and how trauma and toxic stress disrupt them. We also look at how to increase our energy in order to help us when we are healing. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with u…
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141. Trauma and the Role of the HPA Access, with Wendy Airoso
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Join us as our cofounder Wendy Airoso explains the impact of trauma and chromic stress on the cells of our body. She discusses the way our cells work as well as why they function the way they do. She and Leina also discuss ways to reduce the impact of PTSD and toxic stress, starting with micro-steps. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect wi…
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140. PTSD and Internal Family Systems (IFS); An Effective Method to Heal From Trauma
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This week Leina discusses the efficacy of IFS interventions in treating PTSD. Learn more about the pillars of this treatment approach as well as why it is effective with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @…
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139. Hyper-vigilance and Relationship Conflict
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This week, Leina explains the causes and symptoms of hyper-vigilance. She explores the way that hyper vigilance causes us to misperceive other peoples behavior, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts within our relationships. She also shares interventions that can be used to help calm down your nervous system, which will directly impact …
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138. What is CPTSD and How is it Different than PTSD?
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Join Leina this week as she explains and explores the difference between CPTSD and PTSD. She notes the three additional symptom clusters that are associated with CPTSD, and shares a sense of hope about emerging and upcoming treatments for both PTSD and CPTSD. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.…
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137. PTSD, Trauma, and the Missing Diagnoses in the DSM-5
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This week Amy and Leina discuss some of the limitations in the DSM-5 in regards to cPTSD, learn how the World Health Organization has determined that this is a valid diagnosis, and ways to get help even if your therapist cannot diagnose cPTSD. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: …
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136. How to Help a Loved One with Depression
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This week Amy and Leina discuss the struggle that occurs when you watch someone you love battle depression. They make suggestions as to how you can best help someone with depression, including the importance of your own self-care. They also discuss the difficulty of having adult children with depression, and some of the helplessness that can accomp…
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135. There’s Nothing Wrong with You: Trauma Edition
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This week, Amy and Leina explore the strengths that can come as a result of learning how to to survive traumatic events. They discuss the work of MaryCatherine McDonald and her book “Unbroken.” This episode offers hope to those who have been deeply impacted by traumatic events, and reframes as strengths many of the things that have helped us surviv…
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This week Amy and Leina look at generalized anxiety disorder, and the connection between the brain and the nervous system. They also talk about undiagnosed anxiety, and how to minimize symptoms through nervous system work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebo…
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133. Trauma as a Root Cause of Mental Health Issues
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This week Leina and Amy look at the link between early childhood trauma and adult mental health diagnoses. They discuss how childhood trauma can include loss of parent or bullying, as well as neglect or active abuse by a caregiver. They encourage using the concept of noticing without judgement how you have been impacted, knowing that as awareness a…
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132. An Interview with WHL member Lauren about EMDR after Trauma
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Have you ever wondered if EMDR would help you process trauma? This week we are joined by Whole Health Lab member, Lauren, who talks openly about her experience with EMDR within the Mending Trauma program. Join us as we demystify EMDR this week! Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram:…
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131. How EMDR and Bilateral Stimulation Can Help with Trauma
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This week we explore the origins of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), what it is, and why it is so helpful. We discuss common fears and how to find a practitioner that can help you. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Yo…
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Join us this week as we explore the ways that your brain experiences physiological change due to PTSD. Amy and Leina discuss the parts of the brain that are most profoundly impacted by PTSD and offer advice on healing that allows the brain to reverse some of those changes. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.…
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This week we explore memory, and how memory is captured during an overwhelming event, and how hyper-vigilance as a result of trauma impacts the way we focus and retain information. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma…
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128. The Link Between Trauma and Digestive Health
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In this episode we discuss the impact that early childhood trauma (ECT) and even single event trauma has on your digestion. We examine the changes in the gut microbiome that occurs with early childhood trauma, and the gut brain access. We also discuss ways to become more aware, and small steps to take to improve your gut health. Learn more about th…
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127. Trauma and Perception: How Trauma Changes Your Perception of Yourself and Your World Around You
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In this episode, Leina and Amy explore the ways that our body and brain change after trauma in an attempt to protect us from future terrible events. We also discuss how trauma leaves you with an altered belief or perception of yourself and the world. This makes sense, and we want to try to address this as we heal our own trauma and do our own traum…
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126. Using Nature to Recover from Trauma and PTSD
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This week we look at nature therapy and how it can be used as an adjunct to help you recover from trauma and PTSD. We explore grounding/earthing, using images of nature, and being in the natural environment to increase HRV and regulate the autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingt…
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125. Trauma and Self Harm - What to Know and How to Help Your Loved Ones
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This episode looks at non suicidal self injury (NSSI) and explores the age of onset, signs, and underlying contributors, as well as interventions. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Trauma LinkedIn: Mending Trauma Tik Tok:…
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124. What is Polyvagal Theory and How does it Relate to Trauma?
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This week we talk about Stephen Porges' groundbreaking theory, Polyvagal theory. We look at co-regulation, neuroception, and the autonomic hierarchy. We also give tips to help develop a more flexible autonomic nervous system. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Fac…
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123. Can I Have a Healthy Relationship After cPTSD or Trauma?
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This week we explore how complex PTSD and early childhood trauma impacts how we choose and who we choose to be involved with. We explore ways to alter patterns in your current relationship and talk about the hope of building a healthy relationship. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instag…
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122. What is Narcissism and How to Deal with the Narcissist in Your Life
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This week we dive into the link between narcissist personality disorder and trauma. We examine covert narcissism as well as the symptoms of narcissism and how they appear in males and females. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Me…
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121. Hypercriticism After Trauma: How to Know If Your Hyper Criticism Comes From PTSD
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This week we look at how hypercriticism, perfectionism, and overworking are all tied to trauma and cPTSD. We examine different ways to become aware of these patterns and look at somatic tools that help. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Y…
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120. When Your cPTSD or Trauma Gets Triggered at Work
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This week we tackle how to handle triggers that show up at work. We talk about the perceived danger that might occur at work and how to understand where this is coming from, and how our nervous system plays an important role in our reactions and responses while at work. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.men…
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119. How to Know If Your Addiction is Linked to cPTSD
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In this episode we explore the link between cPTSD, childhood trauma, and addiction. We talk about the work Gabor Maté, as well as the skill of building our internal locust of control in order to widen our window of tolerance. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Fac…
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118. The Symptoms of Addiction After Trauma
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This week we are talking about symptoms of addiction and the different types of addiction that can stem from trauma. We examine how the nervous system is linked to self soothing and addiction, and we look at next steps for those who are ready to address their addictive behaviors. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https…
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This podcast episode looks at the link between alcohol use and trauma, and identifies several steps that can be used to finish dry January. We also talk about our new Mending Trauma Nervous System Reset Journal that can be found on our website. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram:…
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116. The Difference Between Trauma Informed, Trauma Trained, & Trauma Certified
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Trauma has become a buzz word in the last several months. And this episode will help clarify some of the terms we see on social media and in the public. We will examine the difference between being trauma informed, trauma trained, and certified in trauma. This will help listeners distinguish what to look for when seeking professional help on their …
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This time of year, is when many of us focus on intentions or goals. This year we invite you to heal your nervous system from past trauma, and give you tools and tips for how to start your journey of trauma recovery. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @me…
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114. Recovering from Trauma & Addiction - An Interview with Siri Hoffman, A Mending Trauma Client
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This week we interview a member of Mending Trauma's Whole Health Lab, Siri Hoffman. Siri discusses her journey with alcohol and her experience with trauma recovery within the Whole Health Lab. She touches on the power of community, and her experience with EMDR, and the recovery process. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website…
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113. ACES and How They are Linked to Childhood Trauma
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In this episode, Amy and Leina discuss the seminal aces study that took place in the mid 90s. The study was originally done to link adverse childhood experiences and long term physical health problems. What the trauma recovery community has noticed, is that these adverse childhood experiences often lead to complex or developmental trauma. Finally w…
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112. Six Quick Tips to Reduce Stress at Holiday Gatherings
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Join and Leina as she offers some quick tips for getting through family gatherings during the holidays. Learn how to have flexible thinking and flexible expectations to reduce stress during the holidays, consider creative was to limit alcohol consumption, and find ways to graciously take leave of a holiday gathering. Learn more about the Whole Heal…
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Today we talk about complex trauma and one of the symptoms that can develop - dissociation. We discuss how it develops, what it looks like, and how to minimize it while you are recovering from trauma. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma You…
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110: What is the Best Type of Therapy for Trauma?
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In today's episode we discuss the best type of therapy to recover from trauma or cPTSD. We look at EMDR, internal family systems, and neurofeedback, and discuss the benefits and opportunities of each when healing trauma. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook…
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109: Family Trauma and Boundaries During the Holiday Season
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As the holiday season approaches, we once again revisit ways to protect your family gatherings from conflict and empower you to take care of your emotional health. These gatherings can often trigger old wounds and lead to re-experiencing childhood trauma. Learn ways to regulate your nervous system and avoid participating in problematic dynamics. Le…
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108: How Trauma Distorts Our Perception of Our Important Relationships
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In this episode, we explore the way that complex trauma creates a belief that connection is dangerous. Our traumatic experiences alter our perception of the world and can lead us to misinterpret or assign motivation to other people's behavior. This leads to emotional suffering for us, and can disrupt our important connections with others. Join us a…
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107: How Trauma Shows Up in the Workplace
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Trauma shows up in our everyday lives as reactions and sensations - because we spend the majority of time at work, this episode dives into how trauma presents in workplaces. We go over typical reactions from trauma as well as ways to minimize conflict in the workplace that ultimately stems from trauma. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect …
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This episode examines the different definitions of trauma, the types of trauma, and the signs and symptoms of trauma. We also go over the most emerging research for trauma recovery. Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma Youtube: Mending Traum…
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105: Trauma Dumping Part 2. What to do when you are the recipient?
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This week we will continue our discussion about Trauma Dumping and look at how boundaries can help to minimize the potential for trauma dumping. We will give you clear and specific tips to help you identify and resolve trauma dumping. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram…
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In this episode, Amy and Leina discuss what trauma dumping is, and what it is not, as well as why we are seeing an increase in trauma dumping. Also discussed are ways to set boundaries around trauma dumping. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: …
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103. Trauma, Polyvagal Theory, and Depression
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In this week's episode we go over Dr Steven Porges' Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to trauma recovery. We dive into the different states of the nervous system and look at how depression can show up through the dorsal state. If you have experienced trauma of CPTSD this episode will be very helpful. As always we also give actionable tips for how…
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102: Why Do I Still Have Symptoms After Working on My Trauma for Years?
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Many people with trauma or CPSTD wonder how long they will need to work on their trauma in order to find total relief. This episode addresses how recovering from trauma is not a linear process and involves many different types of therapies. We examine tips in order to help when symptoms reappear after actively working on your trauma recovery. Trans…
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In today’s episode we go over how trauma and cPTSD can lead to hypervigilance. We cover how you know you are being hypervigilant and what to do to minimize being in a constant state of threat. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Website: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/ Instagram: @mendingtrauma Facebook: @mendingtrauma …
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Many survivors of trauma and cPTSD suffer from memory loss or gaps in memory. In todays episode, we dive into why we have memory loss after trauma, how to know if you should recover loss memories, and how to minimize dissociation so that you can create memories in the present. Transcript Learn more about the Whole Health Lab Connect with us! Websit…
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099: Emotional Cutoff: Knowing When to Go No Contact After Trauma or cPTSD
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Three skills that will help you when deciding how to limit contact with a toxic family member or friend and knowing when to go no contact. - Communicating with the person that hurt you - Setting Boundaries - Avoiding Triangulation We'll also cover the difference between limited contact and no contact and when to use those appropriately. Transcript …
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