Lisa Ferentz on Healing Trauma and Breaking Free from Self-Destructive Behaviors
When you hate yourself, it resonates to hurt yourself, and shame evokes that feeling of self-hatred.
What if your self-destructive habits were actually trying to tell you something? In this thought-provoking episode of Soul Sessions, Jodie Gale sits down with Lisa Ferentz, a psychotherapist with a unique, non-pathologizing approach to trauma and self-destructive behaviors. Lisa delves into the roots of trauma, exploring what causes it and how it manifests in behaviors like self-harm, addiction, and disordered eating.
She shares her insights on why it's so difficult to change these patterns and offers practical advice for parents of children struggling with similar issues. Lisa's CARESS Technique for recovery is a highlight, providing a compassionate roadmap for healing. She also discusses her books, 'Finding Your Ruby Slippers' and 'Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors', which offer further guidance on the journey to self-compassion and inner wisdom.
This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone looking to understand and heal from trauma, making it a must-listen for those on a path to recovery.