Jennifer Bulbrook @ I AM SOMEBODY
Jennifer Bulbrook @ I AM SOMEBODY
Rebecca Rafuse
Rebecca Rafuse
Rebecca Rafuse
Thursday 7th September 2023
Join psychotherapist Rebecca Rafuse on 'The Back On Track Podcast' as she explores trauma, addiction, and neurodiversity through a holistic lens.
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Jennifer Bulbrook @ I AM SOMEBODY
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Get the buttons here!Healing Minds: Rebecca Rafuse on Trauma, Addiction, and Neurodiversity
Episode Overview
- Rebecca shares her approach to combining psychology and metaphysical practices to help individuals with neurodiversity and trauma.
- She emphasizes the role of trauma and neurodiversity in shaping addiction and challenges the medical model of treatment.
- Rebecca delves into the impact of intergenerational trauma and the importance of understanding one's neurodiversity.
- She advocates for a societal approach to mental health, emphasizing the need for flexible support systems and a shift towards the social model.
- Rebecca's insights offer a profound understanding of the critical need for supportive and inclusive environments for individuals with neurodiversity, trauma, and addiction.
Trauma is a lifelong brain injury. The key is for us to tame it. We want to be friends. He's going to be my buddy, but he knows his place. If you start coming up at an inappropriate time, uh-uh, no, no. But I'm to listen to you later because there's a reason you came up.
Ever wondered how trauma, addiction, and neurodiversity intersect? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Back On Track Podcast', Jennifer Bulbrook sits down with Rebecca Rafuse, a registered psychotherapist and founder of Limestone Psychotherapy. Rebecca brings a holistic approach to mental health, combining psychology with metaphysical practices to help individuals, especially those with ADHD, autism, and trauma symptoms, navigate their challenges. Rebecca's unique perspective emphasizes that addiction often stems from deeper issues, including intergenerational trauma and neurodiversity.
She shares her personal journey with alcohol-related challenges and genetic predispositions to addiction, shedding light on the importance of understanding one's background and mental health intricacies. Her approach challenges the conventional medical model, advocating for a societal shift towards more flexible and inclusive support systems. Throughout the episode, Rebecca underscores the critical role of secure attachment in childhood and its lasting impact on mental health and addiction.
She delves into the lifelong battle of reframing cognitive patterns and the importance of therapy in repairing what she refers to as the 'Vader' mind—representing negative experiences. Her candid conversation offers a profound understanding of the complexities of recovery and healing. Listeners will find Rebecca's insights both enlightening and comforting as she discusses the need for supportive environments and open vulnerability in therapeutic practices.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of trauma, addiction, and neurodiversity, offering hope and practical advice for those on their wellness journey.