Dr. Tamara Turner - Dealing with Trauma Through Music and MovementDr. Tamara Turner - Dealing with Trauma Through Music and Movement
The Mindful Injury Recovery Talks with Dr. Maya Novak
Dr. Tamara Turner explores the healing power of music and movement for trauma in this episode of 'The Mindful Injury Recovery Talks'.
1:14:08•18 Apr 2023
The Healing Rhythm: Dr. Tamara Turner's Journey with Music and Movement
Episode Overview
- Dr. Turner's 15 years of research in North Africa provides valuable insights into cross-cultural healing practices.
- She advocates for a shift towards somatic therapies and a more community-based approach to healing in Western culture.
- Expressive arts therapies and the power of music in releasing stored emotions are highlighted for trauma recovery.
- Dr. Turner emphasises the importance of being present in the body and allowing it to lead the way.
- Her perspective offers a fresh and insightful outlook on trauma recovery, rooted in diverse cultural practices.
“Real self-love isn't just loving yourself when you're feeling great and happy and everything's going well. It's, um, it doesn't happen overnight, but step-by-step there are little things we can do to keep moving in that direction.”
Ever thought about how different cultures approach trauma? Dr. Tamara Turner, a medical/psychological anthropologist and ethnomusicologist, has spent over a decade exploring this very question in North Africa. In this episode of 'The Mindful Injury Recovery Talks', Dr. Turner dives into her research on the healing power of music and movement for physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She challenges the Western tendency to avoid suffering and instead advocates for moving towards it to truly process and heal.
Through her insights, you'll learn about the importance of being present in your body and how music can unlock stored emotions. Dr. Turner also discusses why music might not be the universal language we often think it is, offering a fresh perspective on its role in trauma recovery. Whether you're looking to understand different healing practices or find new ways to cope with your own experiences, this conversation provides valuable takeaways.
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