34. The Journey to Healing: Trauma Recovery and the Art of Boundary Setting with Natalie Jovanic

Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist

In this episode of "Good Enough," host Jamie Vollmoeller welcomes Natalie Jovanic, a registered master therapeutic counselor and trauma recovery coach. Natalie shares her integrative approach to trauma recovery, which includes IFS, somatic approaches, EMDR, and attachment practices. She discusses her personal healing journey from childhood abuse and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. The conversation covers the complexities of trauma recovery, the significance of pacing and building positive resources, and the challenges of setting boundaries, especially with family and in romantic relationships. Both speakers emphasize the need for trauma-informed care, self-care, and integrating anti-oppressive practices in therapy.
Here are the main topics of discussion
- Introduction of Natalie Jovanic and her expertise in trauma recovery
- Natalie's personal journey and how it influenced her path to becoming a counselor
- Natalie's approach to trauma recovery, including working with the nervous system and setting healthy boundaries
- The importance of pacing the trauma recovery process and building positive resources
- Challenges of setting boundaries, particularly with family members and in romantic relationships
- The significance of self-care and taking breaks when setting boundaries with family members
- Discussion on the challenges of setting boundaries, especially for those who have learned to take on responsibility for other people's emotions
- The importance of trauma-informed care and body-based approaches in therapy
- Making trauma recovery accessible and integrating anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in therapy
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