Podcast Show Notes:
Title: Developing Resiliency: Identifying Resiliency Factors
Host: Kathryn Regganie
Guest: Trisha Owsley
Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Kathryn Regganie is joined by Trisha Owsley, LPCC-S, LICDC, to discuss the transformative power of resilience and practical self-care. Together, they dive into topics such as how to navigate tough emotions, redefine self-care beyond commercialized ideas, and recognize everyday moments that build resilience. Listeners will learn how to cultivate a positive perspective, appreciate life's small joys, and identify what true self-care looks like for them. This conversation highlights how resilience is not only about bouncing back from adversity but also about nurturing our inner strength.
Key Discussion Points:
· The Power of Positive Perspective
· Breaking free from negative bias and noticing everyday positives.
· How to shift perspective on mundane tasks by finding moments of gratitude and mindfulness.
· Recognizing and Reframing Bad Days
· Understanding that a bad day may actually be a series of challenging moments rather than a fully “bad” day.
· Tools to avoid overgeneralizing and catastrophizing small setbacks.
· Self-Care vs. Soul Care
· How “self-care” is often commercialized and can feel superficial or even inaccessible.
· Trisha discusses the concept of “soul care”—deeper self-nourishment that goes beyond typical self-care activities, especially for those experiencing burnout or deep fatigue.
· Resilience as Insulation Against Adversity
· The role of resilience factors in helping us withstand life’s stressors.
· An introduction to the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how resilience can act as a protective factor against trauma.
· Redefining Burnout and Soul-Level Fatigue
· Recognizing signs of burnout and how a shift from self-care to true soul care can be essential.
· Tips on building a support system and implementing boundaries for personal well-being.
Speaker Bio:
Trisha Owsley, LPCC-S, LICDC works in private practice in Southeastern Ohio and is trained in EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her clinical areas of focus are the assessment and treatment of psychological trauma, dissociation, substance abuse recovery, and emotional regulation. Trisha has a passion for supporting other clinicians through continuing education and in advocating for mental healthcare in underserved populations. Trisha is a speaker and educator on topics of trauma informed care, clinician resiliency, suicide prevention, substance abuse assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention training for law enforcement, and trauma-related clinical treatment modalities.
Connect with Trisha Owlesy:
· Instagram: www.instagram.com/connectiveclinicalwellness
· Facebook: www.facebook.com/connectiveclinicalwellness
Connect with Kathryn Regganie:
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