Five Effective Trauma Counselling Techniques

In this episode, we dive deep into trauma recovery and explore practical trauma counselling techniques to regain control and safety. I walk you through key strategies, including visualization practices, calming activated parts of yourself, and creating internal spaces for inner safety. You’ll also learn about the importance of building new neural pathways, as they form the foundation of trauma recovery.

With patience and consistency, we can balance the emotional weight of trauma and cultivate more peace and joy in our lives. Throughout the episode, I share my personal practices for emotional resilience, illustrating that healing is both dynamic and ongoing.

Whether you’re new to trauma recovery or looking for ways to deepen your healing, this episode offers tangible tools and insights that you can apply immediately.

Key Topics Covered:

• Four key principles that build the foundation of trauma recovery
• Imagination: the powerful neuroplastic agent within you
• Alternatives if imagination doesn’t work for you
• Practical techniques to increase inner safety and calm heightened emotions

Additional Episodes Mentioned:

• "Polyvagal Theory and Trauma" – Learn how understanding the science behind our nervous system can aid trauma recovery.
• "Understanding the Window of Tolerance" – A closer look at how we can regulate emotional intensity for better recovery.
• "Parts Work Therapy: How It Can Help You Heal From Trauma" – Explore how working with different parts of yourself aids in trauma healing.
• "EMDR: What to Expect" – Discover how EMDR therapy can help resolve trauma and bring about lasting change.

Guest Appearances: Here are some podcast guest appearances that can provide you with additional insights on your recovery journey:

• Trauma Talks Podcast: Unpacking Trauma: A conversation with Nat Jovanic on Healing, Resilience, and Transformation 
• Connected Community Podcast: Unlocking the Power of EMDR Therapy 

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Trauma Demystified is not intended to replace professional guidance, support, medical treatment, or therapy. Please feel free to consult your physician or a mental health professional for any questions about mental health symptoms.

Bright Horizon Therapies is located in the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda. This land is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We acknowledge the traditional caregivers of the land and the importance of a commitment to the continued decolonization of our work.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Gratitude
• 1:17 Foundational Principles for Healing
• 4:51 Guidelines for the Practices
• 5:42 Creating a Safe Inner Space
• 13:27 Containing Painful Memories
• 16:32 Calming Activated Parts
• 20:09 Anti-dotes to Horror Images
• 26:29 Practices to Return to a State of Safety and Connection