The Hidden Power of Grief in Healing Trauma with Rebecca Wong

Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out

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Grief isn’t just about loss — it’s also a doorway into healing. In this deeply resonant conversation, relational therapist Rebecca Wong and host John Clarke explore how grief, when met with presence and curiosity, becomes a powerful force for integration and connection. Together, we dive into what it means to turn toward our discomfort, build trust with our nervous systems, and honor the wisdom already within us.

Whether you’re a therapist, a client, or a human navigating this wild experience of being alive, this episode will help you reflect on your own relationship with pain, healing, and connection.

Key Takeaways

Grief as your most untapped therapeutic tool. Discover why it’s more than just sadness and how it opens a door to deep relational healing.
Could your urge to fix block your client’s healing? Explore the subtle shift that changes how your presence impacts clients.
How clients' reactions are actually wisdom in disguise. Learn how to recognize the intelligence of the nervous system, even in shutdown, collapse, or rage.

👤 Guest: Rebecca Wong

Rebecca Wong is a relational therapist, educator, and the creator of Connectfulness®, a practice rooted in presence, curiosity, and the courage to turn toward what’s hard. She supports individuals, couples, and healing professionals in cultivating nervous system trust, relational integrity, and generational repair. Learn more at connectfulness.com.

📩 Contact: [email protected]
🔗 Social: @connectfulness

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