Tamara Ridge, LMFT, discusses her journey as a trauma survivor and therapist and how she developed the Trauma Erase Method to help others heal from trauma. She explains the difference between complex PTSD and PTSD, and the impact of trauma on everyday life and relationships. Tamara shares her four-phase approach to healing trauma, which includes calming the body, soothing emotions, healing trauma responses, and recovering from the impact of trauma. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in the healing process.

This conversation highlights the importance of healing from trauma and finding joy in life. Tamara shares her transition from trauma-focused work to focusing on joy and creating the Joyful Alliance. We also emphasize the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and choosing the right people to surround oneself with.

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Keywords:

trauma, complex PTSD, healing, trauma responses, joy, mindfulness, self-awareness, body history, exceptions, gratitude, supportive relationships, self-care, boundaries, Joyful Alliance