Transforming Trauma: Janice Ho on Healing with Body-Mind-Relational Therapy
It's okay to take a breather and step aside just for now, while I tend to my vulnerable parts and finally help them to be seen and heal, while I engage in unlearning my lifelong patterns and go through the steps of learning new ones?
Ever wondered how trauma shapes our lives and what it takes to truly heal? In this episode of The Soul's Work Podcast, Janice Ho opens up about her journey with body-mind-relational therapy, a method that has profoundly changed her life. She breaks down five core needs that, when unmet, can lead to developmental trauma, drawing from her own early experiences to illustrate these points.
Janice explains the distress cycle of trauma, detailing how it impacts both the mind and body in complex ways. But she doesn't stop there. She highlights the crucial role of integrating both mental and physical aspects in the healing process. According to Janice, many wellness approaches miss this vital link, focusing too much on the mind alone. She also discusses why it's essential to see trauma patterns as protective mechanisms rather than just dysfunctions.
This shift in perspective can be transformative, allowing us to approach our healing with more compassion and understanding. Throughout the episode, Janice emphasizes the importance of recognizing and regulating intense emotions—a skill that can be especially challenging for those who didn't develop self-regulation abilities in childhood. She shares practical tips on how to nurture our vulnerable parts and unlearn lifelong patterns that no longer serve us.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone on a healing journey, offering a compassionate and holistic approach to overcoming trauma.