When we experience trauma, our brains and bodies react in complex and automatic ways designed to protect us. In this episode, we revisit a conversation we had in 2022 with Jody VanDrimmelen, a licensed clinical social worker. Jody breaks down the science behind trauma responses and offers practical strategies for healing.
Learn how to listen to and appreciate your brain and body’s unique responses to trauma and how your recovery can lead to resilience and personal transformation.
Listen to learn:
The trauma responses you may experience (including two new ones!)
Top-down vs. bottom-up healing strategies
Practical techniques for managing triggers
The beauty of resilience and post-traumatic growth
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Learn more about Jody here.
Coming Up!
Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.
Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.
In-person Intensive: Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.
More from Choose Recovery Services
Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.
Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!
Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.
Healing Hearts - Group for couples seeking healing after betrayal. We have a NEW self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Find more info about the self-paced course here.
Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication.
Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.
Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.
Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.
Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.
Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.
Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.
Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.
The Empowered Divorce Podcast with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.
Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment.
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