In today's episode, we talk with Elizabeth Kirwan about how our body stores trauma, what a trauma brain looks like, what to look for in a therapist, and many resources and practices you can begin to do at home to help heal trauma.
Elizabeth Kirwan is an Indigenous Christian who grew up in the Northwest Territories. She loves spending time in nature including backpacking in the Rockies, walking her dog, and caring for her gardens. She completed her Master of Arts in Counselling at Providence Theological Seminary in 2017. Before this Elizabeth worked extensively in the early childcare development field as an Early Childcare Supervisor.
For the past 4 years, Elizabeth has worked as an Executive Director and Counselling Therapist for the North Peace Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence in Northern Alberta. This organization works with anyone impacted by domestic violence. Elizabeth is looking forward to returning to her work with children and youth in the fall of 2022 as a Counselling Therapist with the Edmonton Catholic School Division.
Grab your coffee or your tea and let's dive into today's episode with Elizabeth.
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