Trauma in Recovery: tools for healing traumaTrauma in Recovery: tools for healing trauma
Atheists in Recovery
Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Nicole struggled with the exclusive messages received from her Church How she developed her core spiritual belief to be more inclusive vs. exclusive How little traumas can add up...
25:48•20 Feb 2020
Healing Trauma: Nicole Burgess on Spirituality and Recovery
“For me, I often will tell my clients- because again a big portion of them are hsps- to find moments to either, if they can't get out into nature, get a nature picture, look out the window, take a moment just to breathe in and listen to soundscapes of nature, whatever it is that works for them, but that helps them kind of, oh yeah, I'm okay, I'm safe, nothing's wrong, right, but my brain got overactive and made something wrong right, which will happen when you have trauma, yep.”
Ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of past traumas? This episode of 'Atheists in Recovery' might just be what you need. Hosted by Dr. Adina Silvestri, the episode features Nicole Burgess, a licensed psychotherapist and leadership coach, who opens up about her journey towards a more inclusive spiritual belief system. Nicole shares how her experiences with exclusive messages from her Church shaped her path and why she believes in a broader spiritual approach.
She also explains how small traumas can accumulate into significant issues and why it's crucial to integrate spirituality into the recovery process. Nicole offers practical tools for addressing trauma safely, including meditation and writing exercises. She also touches on the concept of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and provides tips for HSPs to find moments of peace amidst the chaos.
The episode wraps up with a favorite Jungian quote, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and practical strategies for their own recovery journeys. Whether you're struggling with trauma or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
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