Hey whānau, thanks for showing up and shutting down multiple cities on the weekend at the #BlackLivesMatter protests. Very powerful and very important. But these protests and the past few weeks have brought a lot to the surface, including traumas and emotions that we may not have acknowledged before.So! Today I'm joined by clinical psychologist (and my mum) Georgia to chat about trauma and triggers. We discuss what they are, how they can present and how we can cope with triggers that appear in our day to day life. We also have a chat about intergenerational and the idea that the trauma that we live with is not necessarily our own. Plus, Georgia gives advice on how to best discuss your triggers with someone and how to function in a workplace where your co-workers have no understanding of your struggle.For mental health support you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636In this episode we mention Roots (the tv series and the book) by Alex Haley, and Emmett Till. Definitely educate yourself on both!Georgia recommends reading The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. Check to see if your local bookstore has it in stock before heading online :)Keep up to date with all things Black Birds via our IG @bl.ckb.rds or our website www.black-birds.netYou can find me (Ayeesha) on IG @eeshashFeel free to drop us a line with any guest or topic suggestions at hello@black-birds.netAnd don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends :) Stay safe, stay strong. x
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