The How's and Why's of Trauma Therapy with Abby Albright

Reclaim You with Reclaim Therapy

In this conversation, Sarah and Abby discuss trauma therapy and how it can support ACA's and folks who have experienced complex trauma. They highlight the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship and developing safety and stabilization as the first step in trauma therapy. They also discuss the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and parts work (ego state work) as effective modalities in trauma therapy. The conversation emphasizes the role of the nervous system in trauma therapy and the importance of understanding and regulating the body's response to trauma triggers. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the slow and paced approach to trauma therapy for PTSD and CPTSD and the need for patience and compassion in the healing process.

Previous episodes and blogs mentioned in today's episode:

• Trauma and Adult Children of Alcoholics Podcast
• Strategies That Makes Sense For Adult Children of Alcoholics
• What is Nervous System Regulation Blog
• How Trauma Therapy Can Help Adult Children of Alcoholics Blog
• All About The Window of Tolerance

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