Kina Penelope
Kina Penelope
Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure
Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure
Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure
Thursday 27th April 2023
Therapist Kendyl Leasure discusses experiential and bottom-up therapies for complex trauma, focusing on inner child work and reparenting.
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Kina Penelope
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Kendyl Leasure shares insights into experiential and bottom-up therapy approaches for complex trauma
- The conversation delves into the foundational pieces for treating complex trauma and the modalities and approaches focused on the most
- Emphasis on facilitating reparenting and nurturing awareness in clients, especially those who struggle with self-abandonment and emotional disconnect
- Exploration of attachment defenses, shame, grief, rage, and the role of structural dissociation in clients with complex trauma
- Insights into the collaborative nature of trauma therapy, the timeline for trauma processing, and the significance of psychosocial and biofactors in the healing journey
So if we try to like step in and direct too much and that's been a learning curve for me, too. And so, yeah, learning how to really be not directing the process, I think is super important.
Imagine navigating the labyrinth of complex trauma with a guide who truly understands the terrain. In this episode, Kina Penelope invites Kendyl Leasure, a seasoned mental health therapist, to share her wisdom on experiential and bottom-up therapy approaches. Kendyl, who specializes in complex trauma and dissociative disorders, brings a wealth of knowledge from her diverse therapeutic toolkit, including EMDR, brainspotting, comprehensive resource model, IFS, coherence therapy, and inner child/teen work.
Kendyl’s practice, Mind+Full Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a beacon for those seeking holistic healing methods. She also runs Lithesome, a platform offering mental health resources, masterclasses, and trainings for both individuals and therapists. Throughout the conversation, Kendyl emphasizes the importance of reparenting and nurturing self-awareness, especially for those grappling with self-abandonment and emotional disconnect. The episode dives deep into foundational aspects of treating complex trauma, exploring attachment defenses, shame, grief, rage, and structural dissociation.
Kendyl sheds light on the collaborative nature of trauma therapy and discusses the timelines involved in trauma processing. She also highlights the significance of psychosocial and biological factors in the healing journey. Whether you're a therapist seeking fresh insights or someone on a personal path to recovery, Kendyl's compassionate approach offers valuable perspectives and practical tools for navigating the complexities of trauma.