Connecting Parts

In this episode, Natalie interviews Adam Breister, LPC-MHSP. Adam is a licensed professional counselor based in Nashville and Franklin, TN. Topics discussed range from the importance of self-compassion to why men might be hesitant to begin attending therapy in the first place.

In today's episode, Natalie speaks on the grief and acceptance that often accompanies the healing journey.

In this episode, we discuss different ways in which you can support friends and loved ones who are trauma survivors. Topics include how to listen, educate yourself, and validate trauma survivors, the importance of understanding triggers and paying attention to body language, knowing when to give space or set boundaries, how to support trauma survivors when you are a trauma survivor yourself, as well as how to support loved ones with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Links: - Beauty After Bruises: https://www.beautyafterbruises.org - The Blue Knot Foundation: https://www.blueknot.org.au

In this episode, Natalie and Sam discuss the importance of having a routine to start and end your day. They share some of the routines they've implemented themselves, as well as some ideas on how trauma survivors can think about their daily routines, and how you can implement routine throughout the day to clear your mind and re-energize your body. Links: Calmed by Nature on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0_ejQQcrwI

In this episode, Natalie speaks on chronic shame and some of the ways in which it can come up in our lives. Kathy Steele: https://www.kathy-steele.com

In this episode, Natalie interviews Miranda Pool, LPC-MHSP (temp). Topics include trauma in children: signs and symptoms, how to reframe difficult behavior, and how Miranda treats children with trauma.  Calm-A-Llama Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/945661

In this episode, Natalie expands on last week's topic of Karpman's Triangle. This week, we discuss the ways in which this system can play out within a person's own internal system. 

In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Karpman's Triangle," an idea developed by Stephen B. Karpman.  Links: - Treating Complex Trauma and Dissociation by Lynette S. Danylchuk and Kevin J. Connors: https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Complex-Dissociation-Lynette-Danylchuk/dp/1138838276/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=treating+complex+trauma+and+dissociation&qid=1594080208&sr=8-3

In this episode, Natalie discusses the relationships between different parts of self.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of commitment, both in and out of the therapy process.