Trauma Demystified
Welcome to Trauma Demystified by Bright Horizon Therapies, hosted by Natalie Jovanic, an experienced Trauma Counsellor and Trauma Recovery Coach recognized for leading social justice in trauma therapy advocacy.
With lived experience of trauma and years of clinical expertise, Natalie offers insights, practical tools, and a gentle approach to help you navigate trauma and recovery. This podcast cuts through oversimplified advice and fear-based narratives to give you nuanced, honest conversations about what healing actually looks like.
Join us as we unveil the truth about healing from trauma—because you deserve more than just "manage your symptoms" or "avoid being triggered." You deserve to understand what's happening, trust yourself, and find your path forward.
Trauma Demystified
Five Powerful Trauma Counselling Tools for Everyday Healing
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
Further resources
If you’d like to explore more about trauma recovery and my work, here are some ways to connect:
- Discover more about my work: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/
- Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighthorizontherapies/
- Send me a message or share your thoughts: nat@brighthorizontherapies.com
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. I acknowledge the traditional caregivers of the land and the importance of a commitment to the continued decolonization of my work.
