Roane and Eva Hunter
hunterroane@gmail.com (Ben Derrick, Roane Hunter)
018 Helper Trauma
018 Helper Trauma
018 Helper Trauma
Friday 26th May 2023
Roane and Ben explore 'helper trauma' and the unintended harm from well-meaning guides. Learn how to find trustworthy, emotionally healthy helpers.
55 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering
Inspiring
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Roane and Eva Hunter
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Religion & Spirituality
Recovery from Trauma
Relationships & Community
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Episode Overview
- Explore the concept of 'helper trauma' and the unintended harm caused by well-intentioned helpers
- Discover the importance of finding trustworthy and equipped helpers
- Emphasise the need for helpers to engage with their own life and story
- Share practical advice, encouraging listeners to ask questions and seek help from those who demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and emotional health
If we're caught up just sliding Bible verses across the table, we're not really getting to the work.
Imagine seeking guidance and instead finding yourself more confused and hurt. In this episode of 'Sex, God, & Chaos', hosts Roane and Ben tackle the idea of 'helper trauma'. They dive into how well-meaning pastors, counselors, and friends can sometimes unintentionally cause harm. Through personal stories and reflections, Roane and Ben discuss the critical need for helpers to be trustworthy and self-aware. They emphasize the importance of finding guidance from those who are resilient, flexible, and emotionally healthy.
This episode offers practical advice on how to ask the right questions and seek help that genuinely supports your journey. It's a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the complexities of seeking guidance and the necessity of engaging with your own life story.