Healing Trauma and Shame with Dr. Dan Allender
When you know that there is a reluctance, a deep reluctance to enter the data, the details, the nature of the story that you have suffered, when it's hard to hold that event and allow your heart to grieve and allow your heart to know freedom, those are just some of the signatures that indicate that your brain still holds, even Today, maybe Years Later, some of the vestiges of trauma.
What if the stories you thought were resolved still have more to teach you? In this episode of 'Real Life Resilience', host Stacy Brookman sits down with Dr. Dan Allender, the founder of the Allender Center of Abuse and Trauma, to explore this very question. Dr. Allender believes that everyone experiences some form of trauma or violation in their lives, and that addressing these issues head-on is crucial for healing.
He emphasizes that time alone doesn't heal all wounds; instead, engaging with our past traumas with kindness and understanding can lead to true recovery. Dr. Allender discusses how trauma disrupts our world and how the fragmented nature of memory can complicate our healing process. He highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of trauma, such as reluctance to revisit painful memories and the difficulty in allowing oneself to grieve.
By sharing personal narratives and engaging in dialogue with our younger selves, we can transform our lives and find freedom from the vestiges of trauma. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and overcome their own experiences of trauma and shame. Dr. Allender's insights offer practical tools for resilience and recovery, making this episode both informative and deeply empathetic.
Whether you're dealing with past abuse or simply want to learn more about the healing power of storytelling, you'll find valuable takeaways in this heartfelt conversation.