Guiding Through Trauma: Embodiment and Trust with Licia Sky
Episode Overview
Understand the importance of embodiment in trauma healing. Learn how to create a safe space for exploration with curiosity and compassion. Discover the role of emotions like shame and hidden pain in our relationship with our bodies. Gain insights into being a strong leader without taking on others' pain. Explore the concept of attunement and its significance in the healing journey.
Embodiment is about our relationship with ourselves and our relationship with the world.
In this episode of The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie, the spotlight is on the delicate yet powerful process of guiding others through trauma healing. Dr. Aimie is joined by Licia Sky, an artist, singer-songwriter, and bodyworker who specialises in working with traumatised individuals and training mental health professionals. Together, they explore the essence of embodiment, attunement, and trust in the healing journey.
Licia shares her unique perspective on how movement, theatre exercises, writing, and voice can be used as tools for connection and healing. She emphasises the importance of being fully present and grounded as a guide, much like a midwife during childbirth, providing support without taking on the pain. The episode delves into how emotions like shame and hidden pain affect our relationship with our bodies and the world.
Licia explains that true healing involves respecting and honouring all parts of ourselves, even the most hurt ones. Dr. Aimie and Licia also discuss the concept of attunement, which involves creating a safe space for exploration with curiosity and compassion. They highlight the significance of dealing with one's own feelings to effectively support others. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone involved in trauma healing, whether as a professional or on a personal journey.
It's a reminder that being a strong leader means being comfortable with not having all the answers but holding space for others to find their own path to healing. Tune in to gain valuable insights into how to guide others safely through their trauma healing journey.