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179. Your Body Isn’t The Problem, It’s Your Guide...How To Regulate, Reconnect, and Reclaim Your Resilience w/ LCSW Meg Young
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Please join me in welcoming Meg Young to the podcast, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma therapy, anxiety relief, and burnout recovery for helping professionals!
In this conversation, Kayla Fite and Meg Young discuss the complexities of trauma therapy, particularly focusing on the experiences of first responders. They explore the importance of validation in therapy, the role of EMDR in trauma recovery, and the limitations of traditional talk therapy.
The discussion emphasizes the need for community engagement and the significance of creating safe spaces for individuals to express their feelings and experiences.
The conversation also explores anxiety, body-based tools for healing, and the connection between burnout and emotional well-being.
Takeaways
Validation is crucial for individuals experiencing trauma.
EMDR is an effective technique for processing trauma.
Trauma can be a buildup of experiences, not just personal events.
Therapy provides a safe space for individuals to express their feelings.
The body holds onto trauma, which can affect mental health.
Understanding triggers involves recognizing physical sensations.
Emotional safety is as important as physical safety.
Body-based tools can help manage anxiety effectively.
Burnout is closely linked to emotional well-being and requires attention.
Healing involves understanding the body's signals and responses.
Keywords
trauma therapy, EMDR, first responders, mental health, validation, community events, burnout recovery, nervous system education, therapy techniques, anxiety relief, triggers, emotional responses, awareness, acceptance, acknowledgment, fear of rejection, vagus nerve, body-based healing, emotional safety, childhood experiences, anxiety, burnout
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