Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
44: Healing Complex & Developmental Trauma with NARM with Brad Kammer
44: Healing Complex & Developmental Trauma with NARM with Brad Kammer
44: Healing Complex & Developmental Trauma with NARM with Brad Kammer
Thursday 9th August 2018
Explore how Brad Kammer uses NARM and somatic therapy to heal trauma and aid addiction recovery on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
40 minutes
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Healing Trauma with NARM: Brad Kammer's Somatic Therapy Insights
Substances and addictive processes are really great ways to keep away from the pain.
Ever wondered how trauma impacts our lives and choices? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, therapist Brad Kammer sheds light on the NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) approach to healing complex and developmental trauma. Brad's journey into somatic psychotherapy began while working with Burmese refugees, where he observed their unique healing rituals involving physical actions like singing and chanting. These experiences led him to realize that traditional talk therapy often falls short in addressing deep-seated trauma.
Instead, he advocates for a body-focused approach to unlock healing. Brad explains how early psychobiological patterns, formed through our childhood attachments and experiences, shape our responses to life's challenges. These patterns can manifest as addictions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. By using the NARM approach, individuals can uncover these ingrained patterns and understand their origins. This insight helps them work through core pain and move towards recovery.
Brad emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and open therapeutic environment, which contrasts with the conventional therapy setting of closed shades and locked doors. Through NARM, individuals learn to identify and address the patterns that hinder their true desires and well-being. If you're curious about how somatic therapy can aid in addiction recovery and healing trauma, this episode offers valuable insights.