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Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces Healing from Trauma and Abuse with Shari Botwin, LCSWShari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Philadelphia based private practice for over twenty-eight years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster. Botwin’s third book, Stolen Childhoods, released worldwide in May 2024.Botwin has been qualified as an expert witness in high profile civil and criminal cases, including a case against R Kelly and another case in...

2025-04-1754 min

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse Could This Be Right for You? New Help and Hope for Narcissistic Abuse SurvivorsSubmit your question be answered on air to the Fan Mail link below!Narcissistic abuse often leaves devastating consequences to the survivor’s confidence and self-esteem.Today, Kristin Arden, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Mindbloom’s Clinical Director, and Shari Botwin, LCSW, trauma counselor, join me to discuss the use of ketamine therapy as a new alternate treatment option for trauma survivors.If you would like to learn more about Mindbloom or ketamine therapy, please see https://mindbloom.com/kerrym100. To take advantage of the $100 off total of your first two treatments, use discount code “kerrym...

2024-12-0929 min

The Trauma Therapist The Benefits of Ketamine Therapy with Dr. Kristin Arden and Shari Botwin of MindbloomDr. Kristin Arden is Lead Clinician at Mindbloom (a ketamine therapy service) and is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience working in mental health. Her work has been instrumental in the development of Mindbloom’s treatment methodologies.In addition to work at Mindbloom, Arden was a guest lecturer at NYU on topics such as psychedelic therapy and substance use disorders, and practices addiction medicine, from a harm reduction mindset, with individuals in the justice system. She graduated from NYU’s Psych NP program with additional specialization in substance use disorders and has a Doct...

2024-08-0535 min

The Trauma Therapist Recovering Stolen Childhoods with Shari BotwinShari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-eight years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster.Shari's new book, “Stolen Childhoods: Thriving About Abuse” is out now worldwide in hardcover, ebook and audiobook with Tantor Media, narrated by me!! Books are available on Amazon or wherever you buy your books are sold...

2024-07-0130 min

Read With Your Ears, Explore With Your Heart With Full Audiobook Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse Audiobook by Shari Botwin LCSWListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 761336 Title: Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse Author: Shari Botwin LCSW Narrator: Shari Botwin Format: Unabridged Length: 06:05:00 Language: English Release date: 06-11-24 Publisher: Tantor Media Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Psychology Summary: Demonstrates that reclaiming life in adulthood is possible for survivors of childhood abuse. Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse focuses on how survivors of childhood abuse can finally break their silence and begin the process of recovery by understanding the impact their abuse history has on their adulthood. Filled with real life client conversations, along with...

2024-06-116h 05

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2024-06-116h 05

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2024-06-116h 05

Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & Intimacy Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse by Shari Botwin LCSWPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761336to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse Author: Shari Botwin LCSW Narrator: Shari Botwin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 5 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Relationships & Intimacy Publisher's Summary: Demonstrates that reclaiming life in adulthood is possible for survivors of childhood abuse. Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse focuses on how survivors of childhood abuse can finally break their silence and begin the process of recovery by understanding the impact their abuse history has on their adulthood. Filled with real life client...

2024-06-116h 05

Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mental Health & Psychology Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse by Shari Botwin LCSWPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761336to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse Author: Shari Botwin LCSW Narrator: Shari Botwin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 5 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Mental Health & Psychology Publisher's Summary: Demonstrates that reclaiming life in adulthood is possible for survivors of childhood abuse. Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse focuses on how survivors of childhood abuse can finally break their silence and begin the process of recovery by understanding the impact their abuse history has on their adulthood. Filled with real life...

2024-06-116h 05

Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Knowledge Hunters Hooked.Stolen Childhoods by Shari Botwin LCSWPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/213229to listen full audiobooks. Title: Stolen Childhoods Author: Shari Botwin LCSW Narrator: Shari Botwin Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Release date: 06-11-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings Genres: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Publisher's Summary: Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse focuses on how survivors of childhood abuse can finally break their silence and begin the process of recovery by understanding the impact their abuse history has on their adulthood. Filled with real life client conversations, along with her own experiences as a patient, this work helps listeners stop reliving past abuse and thrive in...

2024-06-116h 05

Playing With Marbles Dissociative Identity Disorder: You, PluralThe term “dissociation” is a hot topic amongst those who study the brain. An example of dissociation that most of us can relate to is when you’re reading or scrolling through social media and you realize that your mind is elsewhere, that you haven’t actually absorbed the information in front of you. Some researchers have termed these momentary and fleeting moments “normative dissociation”. However, when dissociation begins to disrupt or interrupt the integration of behavior, memory, identity, consciousness, and more, so much so that a person loses recollection of random times in their day-to-day life, this might be...

2024-03-1337 min

Once Shattered: Picking up the Pieces Healing and Thriving after Trauma with Shari BotwinShari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of eating disorders, trauma and abuse in her South Jersey private practice for over 27 years. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing was released in an updated paperback in October 2021. Botwin is working on her third book, Stolen Childhoods, which focuses on reclaiming life in adulthood after surviving childhood abuse. Botwin has presented CE workshops for IAEDP, Renfrew and Stockton State College. She has appeared on numerous international media platforms, including Good Morning America, NBC Nightly, MSNBC, CBS Today, The New York Times, Time Magazine...

2023-06-1544 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Empowering Survivors with Gloria AllredGloria Allred is a founding partner of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg (AM&G) with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Her firm has been the leading women’s rights private law firm in the nation for 47 years, winning hundreds of millions of dollars for victims. Ms. Allred has won countless honors for her pioneering legal work on behalf of victims who have been discriminated against due to gender, race, age, physical handicap, sexual orientation, sexual harassment or because they have AIDS. AM&G is also well-known for its work on behalf of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and battered wo...

2023-03-2734 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Relationships and Dating ViolenceA List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.w...

2023-02-2747 min

The Be Kind To Yourself Podcast Episode #6: Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and HealingToday I am grateful and honored to welcome Shari Botwin to the podcast. Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-five years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing" (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster. An updated paperback of Thriving After Trauma released worldwide in October of 2021. In July 2022 Botwin presented a webinar for The Trauma and Recovery Institute in...

2023-02-1520 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Destigmatizing Asking For HelpEveryone needs help sometimes. Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW as they discuss the importance of reaching out and how that translates into living better, happier lives. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Ea...

2023-02-1339 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Nichols, Floyd and Linked FateAnother senseless death captured the world's attention as the video of Tyre Nichols final moments of life were released. Elected officials and community members expressed shock and sadness after seeing the police body camera and neighborhood security camera footage, which showed multiple Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers kicking, punching and striking Nichols with a baton as he screamed for help. Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an emotional conversation about Nichol's death, and how we can take action and demand change. Linked fate is when others can imagine that Floyd, Nichols and others could have been their son...

2023-02-0638 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Our Bodies Store TraumaA List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to Just Watch Me: Aquilina, Rosemarie: 9798985513417: Amazon.c...

2023-01-3044 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Turning Trauma Into SuccessNo one is immune from trauma. Everyone has trauma that isn’t realized. The emotions and memories live within us and cannot be ignored. It can be turned into success, through better understanding of ourselves, the world, and all those around us. Turning trauma into positive personal change, and growth increases the ability to succeed. Join our discussion about flipping the script, by being optimistic and open to seeing the world in new ways and with positivity that embraces change snd releases the trauma we hold.

2023-01-2337 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Hope, Healing and SuicideJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an important episode on suicide awareness and prevention. No one chooses to feel hopeless or struggle with conditions, such as, PTSD and depression. If these thoughts are feelings are left unaddressed, that puts people in danger of considering suicide as a way to end their pain and suffering. There is help. There are ways people can manage with these types of thoughts. Lifeline (988lifeline.org) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Call or Chat Online). This resource is available 24/7 at the following number:

2023-01-1648 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Emotional EatingTrauma not only lives deep inside us, but without realizing it we often eat in response to emotions, it’s called emotional eating. Everyone does it because our bodies need food to survive. However food is a temporary emotional reward system in the brain that for a short time makes you feel better. Please join us! Eating Disorders Helpline | Chat, Call, or Text | NEDA (nationaleatingdisorders.org) Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) | Facebook Nourish | Make Nutrition Changes that Last (usenourish.com) A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: ww...

2023-01-0945 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Cosby Announces His Comedy Tour for 2023 and New Allegations of Sexual Assault Filed Against HimJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for an episode from Season Two, days after Cosby was released early from prison. Last week Cosby's PR team announced that he is planning a comedy tour in 2023. Simultaneously, more than five women have filed allegations of sexual assault against him. But for an oral plea agreement that violated Cosby's 5th amendment right against self-incrimination, he would still be in prison. Join us for an open conversation about the reaction of sexual assault survivors and their supporters about Cosby's early release from prison. It is possible to continue moving f...

2023-01-0245 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Connections Heal Trauma: Johnny Mathis and Bernadette PetersIs there someone in this world that has inspired you or brought you comfort during difficult times? Have you been able to let that person know what they mean to you? Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a powerful discussion about the people they did not know who helped in their healing: Johnny Mathis and Bernadette Peters.

2022-12-1243 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Pet LossGrieving the loss of a pet is real. Disenfranchised grief equals undervalued and unacknowledged grief where feelings are not acknowledged or publicly mourned. Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a heartfelt conversation to gain awareness and understanding of coping with pet loss. For more support on coping with pet loss contact: 1. ASPCA 877-grief10 2. Lap of Love 855-955-5683

2022-12-0540 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW The Impact of RK Kelly, Cosby and MaxwellJury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused Judy Huth in the 1970's and is ordered to pay Ms. Huth $500,000 in civil suit. Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse minors. Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW as they discuss the latest cases against high profile men and women who have allegedly committed sexually violent crimes against innocent children. The system is broken, but there are cases where survivors are getting justice, even decades after the abuse occurred! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors...

2022-11-2845 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Transforming Loss into LifeJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW as they continue their conversation about coping with unimaginable loss as we head into the holidays. How can you take your grief and transform those feelings into action and change? Traumatic loss leaves many people paralyzed with pain and anguish. Listen to Judge Aquilina and Botwin as they share examples about people who have suffered devastating losses and have found ways to use their experiences to heal themselves while helping others. www.ivaccinate.org Home - I Vaccinate: Franny Strong Foundation Mikey23 Foundation | Facebook: The M...

2022-11-2135 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Trailer for Transforming Loss Into LifeJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW tomorrow for their next episode as they discuss how to transform unimaginable loss into hope and life.

2022-11-2001 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Traumatic Loss"A death is considered traumatic if it occurs without warning; if it is untimely; if it involves violence; if there is damage to the loved one’s body; if it was caused by a perpetrator with the intent to harm; if the survivor regards the death as preventable; if the survivor believes that the loved one suffered; or if the survivor regards the death, or manner of death, as unfair and unjust." (Grief After Traumatic Loss - Whats your Grief) Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a powerful conversation about the impact of traumatic loss. w...

2022-11-1429 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Trailer for episode on traumatic lossHere is a sneak peek of the next episode, dropping this Monday. Join Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for a powerful conversation about traumatic loss.

2022-11-1301 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Overcoming Self-SabotageJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for an energized conversation about how to break patterns of self-sabotage. Feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness lead to choices that causes more stress and anxiety. Learn how to transform beliefs about yourself and move into a place of self-care and boundaries.

2022-11-0740 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Hate Speech is Trauma: Kanye West's Offensive Statements Trigger HateJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, for the Season 3 opener of Warrior Women Speak. Join them for an honest, lively conversation on the impact of hate speech and how statements made by Kanye West affected so many. How can members of society take statements of hate and transform them into statements of love and unity? You won't want to miss this episode! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National...

2022-10-3138 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Managing TriggersJoin Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW, in this important conversation about managing triggers resulting from trauma. Being able to identify thoughts and feelings associated with difficult life events leads to a fuller, happier, more peaceful life. The journey is different for everyone. Judge Aquilina and Botwin, LCSW share stories about people they have met in their careers to help listeners gain insight and avoid staying stuck in the pain of their trauma. This meaningful conversation will help you be the hero in your own story! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of chil...

2022-07-1127 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW How The Body Holds Onto Trauma: Finding Ways to Integrate Our Memories and FeelingsREPOST from Season One: Everyone has memories that are activated by our five senses. Join Judge Aquilina and Botwin, LCSW in this moving conversation about triggers and how to understand and work through those that are daunting and how to enjoy those that are pleasurable. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find...

2022-07-0444 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Domino Effect of Reversing Roe v WadeJoin Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a heartfelt discussion about the SCOTUS reversal of Roe v Wade in the Dodds v Jackson decision. Seventy percent of the American public is pro-choice. Deaths of women are estimated to increase by 21% and 33% among black women. The government has made a choice that will lead to increased suicides, deaths and inequality. What can the public do with their outrage and horror? What are some steps people can take to make their voice be heard about a choice that should be up to a woman and her doctor?

2022-06-2758 min

Love&BLoved Platform with Lena Cebula Why Now?Send us a textNew episode of Love&BLoved!!! My guest says: "Trust exists!" Joining me today is Shari Botwin.Shari Botwin, is clinical social worker, author, blogger and podcaster. Shari LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma and abuse in her South Jersey private practice. Her second book, "Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing released in an updated paperback worldwide in October. She has given expert commentary on a variety of media platforms; including, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly, NBC News Now, The New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine and many o...

2022-06-2336 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Accepting Our Flawed ParentsComing to terms with our flawed parents ultimately brings us to a place of peace and comfort. What does it mean to forgive our parents and how can we choose happiness versus hold onto the anger from the past?

2022-06-1949 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Let's Talk Honestly: IVF, Adoption, Surrogacy and RapeThere is only love, no shame, in having a child. Regardless of whether they became part of your family by IVF, adoption, surrogacy or rape, children deserve honest age-appropriate answers about how they were conceived. This is needed for their mental health, physical health and overall feeling of safety, security and love. Lies by omission can negatively affect the parent-child relationship. Lies hurt the child's ability to trut and can lead to depression, shame and anxiety. Join us as we discuss this very important issue.

2022-06-1342 min

The Trauma Therapist Episode 617: Let's Talk About Being Fearless with Shari BotwinShari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-five years.Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disasters.Real stories and practical tools shed light on how to let go of the shame, guilt, anger, and despair after a traumatic experience.An updated paperback of Thriving After Trauma released worldwide in October of 2021.

2022-06-0635 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Depp v Heard: Anger, Empathy or Setback?The Depp v Heard trial begs many questions to include: Will there be a chilling effect on turning to the legal system for assistance? Will #MeToo be affected? Can we use this case as a teachable moment? Join us in our lively discussion on Warrior Women Speak.

2022-06-0646 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Guilt, Grief and Regret: Managing these Emotions During Such Difficult Times“Guilt, Grief & Regret." Covid, school shootings, other crimes, wars, natural causes… Whatever the reason when someone we love passes away, grief, guilt and regret have a cyclical relationship that heightens at various times and although painful, these feelings are part of the normal healing process. Please join “Warrior Women Speak” in this lively and meaningful discussion. A List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Ab...

2022-05-3039 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Finding Peace In ChaosWhen fictional horror scenes become our reality and the unimaginable happens, how do we begin to regain control and manage our stress? How do we cope with feelings of uncertainty, unsafety and fear when trauma envelopes us?

2022-05-2352 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Fight, Flight, Freeze, or FawnHave you seen or experienced a horrifying event, been a victim of a crime, or suffered a significant loss? Does your adrenaline kick in when you take a test, or sense danger, or maybe at times when you are uncertain? Trauma can affect you in the moment but it also has effects long after the triggering incident. Our bodies react in different ways when we sense danger or have to work through our fears. During these uncertain moments our brain goes into ‘protective mode’ that can trigger "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn" or a hybrid of those responses which often...

2022-05-1645 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Our Mothers, Ourselves: Part TwoJoin us in part two of our conversation with Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD whose latest book: The Girl in the Red Boots is our special Mother's Day guest. Judith's continues telling her story and we discuss various ways to cope and connect with our mothers and a past we cannot change. Judith lives by example demonstrating that we can move forward positively by understanding, having faith, and believing in ourselves. Judith's story teaches us that we are stronger and better because of where we came from. It is important to understand that reconciling the relationships we have with our...

2022-05-0939 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Our Mothers, Ourselves: Part OneJudith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD whose latest book: The Girl in the Red Boots is our special Mother's Day guest. Join us in this two part series where we discuss and share our various journeys with our mothers. Judith's story with her own mother couldn't be told for years after her mother passed but through her writing she healed and was finally ready to share her story to help others. Reconciling the relationships we have with our mothers allows us to release anger and gain compassion and insight for ourselves and our mothers. The views we have as children morph...

2022-05-0836 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Mental Health MattersRecognizing the signs of troubling mental health issues that often begin with depression can save a life—your own or someone you love. Please join Warrior Women Speak with myself & Shari Botwin, LCSW, in this important discussion A List of Resources for You Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.ps...

2022-05-0247 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Combating Rape CultureA woman is raped every 68 seconds. We live in a society that often shames or blames the victim. What can we do to combat rape culture? Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an honest discussion about progress we have made and what still needs attention. National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY) Prefer to Text? Text "loveis" to 22522. Peer advocates are available to talk, text, or chat online 24/7 Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN...

2022-04-2547 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Burnout is a Real Mental Health Issue: Recognizing Signs and Treating the ConditionBurnout is now classified as a mental health condition caused by unmanaged stress at home and at work. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic illness, depression and anxiety. Join Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in an energetic conversation about how to recognize the signs of burnout and what to do if you have it! A List of Resources for You: Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Online Alcohol and Drug A...

2022-04-1837 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Toxic Friendships: How to Know When You Are In OneHow do you know when you are in a relationship that is toxic? What are some of the red flags? In the episode Judge Aquilina and Botwin, LCSW had an unfiltered conversation about relationships and how to know when they are causing pain versus support and comfort. A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org...

2022-04-1152 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Divorce: Love Your Kids More Than You Hate Your PartnerDivorce is the death of a marriage and everyone needs time to heal. Working together toward an amicable divorce couples can heal faster and protect their children from the trauma instead teaching them that despite living in two homes they are still one family and are loved. Please join us is in this candid and heartfelt discussion. A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: w...

2022-04-0449 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Protection from Self and OthersWe all have a right to feel safe, especially in our homes. Life brings with it many stressors and it is important to be aware of your surroundings, analyze your safety, and prepare an escape plan if you are living in a dangerous situation. In times of war, fallout from Covid, and unsafe situations at home, we need to protect ourselves and loved ones. What are some steps you can take when you feel like your emotional or physical safety are at risk? Join us for some tips and resources. A List of Resources for You Re...

2022-03-3048 min

Suburban Warrior 062 | How to Thrive After Trauma | Shari BotwinWe’ve all experienced some sort of trauma over the past couple of years, especially during the recent pandemic. And although we are all living through it, some people don’t even realize they’ve experienced trauma. My next amazing warrior is here to share her experience both, living through her own trauma and how she helps others thrive as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist.With a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and before starting her own practice in 1996, Shari Botwin worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia, speciali...

2022-03-2934 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Building ResilenceBuilding Resilience…We are born with it—You have what it takes to keep hope & overcome any obstacle with your resilience A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state

2022-03-2150 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Setting Boundaries and Shedding NarcissistsBeing your unique self means that it is important to be your own cheerleader and not letting any narcissist keep you from being you! No one has the right to steal your joy or make you feel like your needs and wants are not important. Set boundaries, even if it means walking away. Keep your power and enjoy your life! A List of Resources for You! Resources for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Chil...

2022-03-1444 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Ukraine: Hope Amid Hatred Helps HealingWatching the war against Ukraine triggers many into recalling the past and worrying about the future. We must remain hopeful, practice self-care, talk with children, and do small things for others as this war unfolds. Partnering together we can stand with Ukraine to give them hope and healing and let them know we stand with them. To read Botwin's latest feature in Psychology Today Magazine on managing emotions as war breaks out in Ukraine go to How Images of War in Ukraine Can Trigger PTSD | Psychology Today A List of Resources for Y...

2022-03-0749 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Managing Our Emotions as War Breaks Out in the UkraineJoin Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW in a powerful discussion about the latest outbreak of violence in the Ukraine. Topics included how to talk to our children about the war, how to manage PTSD for those that have served and how to support people abroad. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.co...

2022-02-2841 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Our Thoughts About Kamau Bell’s Documentary on, “We Need to Talk Cosby”When guilty verdicts are overturned like in the Cosby case, what are the effects on the victims? Join this lively discussion about trauma, revictimization, healing and change. Let us know what you think. Your voice matters! You matter! We hear you! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.o...

2022-02-2142 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Be Your Own Valentine!Flowers, cards, and candy do not define Valentines Day! It is a day to honor yourself, your loved ones who are with us and who have passed. Remember to be your own best friend and love yourself so that you can pass that love on to others and receive love when you are ready. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www...

2022-02-1434 min

Better Call Daddy 203. Thriving After Trauma As An Incest Survivor. Shari BotwinToday we are are breaking the silence and addressing abuse! Trigger warning advised mentions of suicide, sexual abuse, rape and perpetrators! Trauma comes in many shapes and forms. Your experience is a big deal! Your feelings don’t lie! Our bodies don’t lie! We don’t make up what we feel in our body! Today we are talking about Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein, PTSD, and healing! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Shari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice, Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Phil...

2022-02-1153 min

The Trauma Therapist Episode 584: Stories of Living & Healing. Shari BotwinShari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia. She provides individual, group and family therapy with a specialization in treating trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Shari also provides virtual individual and family teletherapy using a HIPPA approved telemedicine platform. Shari holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, released worldwide November 4, 2019. The updated paperback edition released on October 11, 2021. (Rowman and Littlefield).A day before the COVID lockdown Botwin...

2022-02-1031 min $It\'s Not About Food Podcast with Laurelee Roark$

It's Not About Food Podcast with Laurelee Roark Episode 110: Nurture with Author Shari BotwinNurture means to provide true nourishment for our bodies, minds and souls. When we become more present and aware of our needs, it is easier to define what feels good to our bodies and selves, and what is nourishing to us. When we stop hating ourselves and start practicing loving kindness, it is easier to take care of ourselves in nurturing ways.Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors in recovery from trauma, eating disorders, abuse, and related issues for over 25 years in her South Jersey Private Practice. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living an...

2022-01-2128 min

Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling 63: Thriving After Trauma with Shari BotwinI loved my interview with Shari as so much of what she said resonated with me! We are both survivors and therapists and understand what it’s like to sit in both chairs in the counsellor’s room. And we also understand that healing after trauma is not always easy but is so worth it. Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counselling survivors in recovery from trauma and abuse for over 24 years in her South Jersey practice. Her second book, "Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing," is a compilation of patient sto...

2021-11-0339 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Cosby's Early Release Will Not Quiet Sexual Assault SurvivorsBut for an oral plea agreement that violated Cosby's 5th amendment right against self-incrimination, he would still be in prison. Join us for an open conversation about the reaction of sexual assault survivors and their supporters about Cosby's early release from prison. It is possible to continue moving forward after injustice especially since Cosby was found Guilty. Coping with the triggers associated with these kind of cases helps survivors find peace in the aftermath of the storm. A fire has been lit and survivors and advocates are more determined than ever to fight injustice, advance passage of meaningful legislation, and...

2021-07-1245 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Stop ApologizingYou are not responsible for anyone but yourself so stop apologizing for being you. Flip the script and instead of feeling guilty and apologizing, acknowledge you are human and own it. And, stop apologizing to others for what they are going through, instead ask what you can do to help and thereby acknowledge what they are going through. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse...

2021-07-0530 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW PTSD Awareness, Recognition, and HealingThe first step in dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is to recognize it. PTSD can make your life incredibly difficult and unpredictable resulting in levels of stress and anxiety that become unbearable. Asking for help or helping another will change a negative trajectory into a positive trajectory that returns inner peace, joy and ensures a future filled with confidence and fulfilment. Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255 https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp Crisis Helpline for First Responders: 866-676-7500 24-Hour Crisis Li...

2021-06-2857 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Trust After TraumaThe difficult journey of learning to trust is mandatory after abandonment, loss, and trauma. Without reclaiming the ability to trust ourselves and others we only betray ourselves by not being able to enjoy a happy, healthy, well adjusted life. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com

2021-06-2143 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Fathers Day: A celebration that began by a daughter who wanted to celebrate the man who raised her!Do you love your father, hate your father, miss your father, or wish you were a father? Maybe you never knew your father? The entanglement of emotion on a day that honors fathers can be untangled in the way you choose to celebrate Fathers Day. The script is yours to write: How will you choose to make Father's Day Happy & Memorable? A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp Nat...

2021-06-2050 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Realistic Expectations Keep Us HealthyWhen we have realistic expectations for ourselves we give our children permission to be happily imperfect without apology or devaluation of themselves when mistakes are made. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of y...

2021-06-1435 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW It takes a village to raise a child...Raising children as a single parent whether by choice or circumstance means asking for help when needed and allowing the village around you to step in to ensure every child feels safe, heard, respected, and loved. Join us in this important discussion and hug your child! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a...

2021-06-0738 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Dealing with the Narcissist You KnowWho are the narcissists in your life? A narcissist is self-centered, self-absorbed, and short on empathy. Know that you can't change them, but you can change how you react to them! World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day June 1, 2021 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-narcissitic-abuse-awareness-day-june-1/ A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist...

2021-05-3149 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Mental Health Awareness: Helping Yourselves and Loved OnesMental illness is not a dirty word, it is like any other illness. People with any mental illness deserve understanding, and support, a team approach, and a workable plan to ensure a full life. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or c...

2021-05-241h 02

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Managing Pandemic PTSDAfter over a year of Covid-19 "Safety Bubbles" we will face many issues transitioning into the unmasked "New Normal" -- Will we fear or will we trust?

2021-05-1737 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Breaking Free from GuiltThe perfect family is a myth. No one should carry guilt for imperfection but everyone should know they matter. Holding onto guilt causes turmoil that manifests in many ways. Letting go of the guilt carries us forward into living a richer, happier, and productive life filled with positivity.

2021-05-1029 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Mother's Day: Painful or Grateful?Throughout history Mother's Day has honored the best mother who ever lived. But, Mother's Day also fills many with conflict and causes both pain and joy. Join us in this important discussion and be grateful for those important people in your life who ever they are! A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a...

2021-05-0939 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW How to Understand Memories and Feelings Stored in Our Bodies After TraumaJoin Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW for a powerful conversation about how to manage feelings that linger and surface after surviving traumatic events. The defendants and patients they discuss demonstrate how we can move out of the pain and despair and move into a life worth owning and living with joy. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: w...

2021-05-0349 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW How the Body Holds onto Trauma: Finding Ways to Integrate our Feelings into our Minds, Bodies and HeartsEveryone has memories that are activated by our five senses. Join Judge Aquilina and Botwin, LCSW in this moving conversation about triggers and how to understand and work through those that are daunting and how to enjoy those that are pleasurable. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com F...

2021-04-2644 min

Love & Life with Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Thriving After Trauma! with Shari Botwin, LCSW Ep. 137No one makes it through childhood unscathed—and for some, childhood consists of multiple traumatic events. We carry these wounds with us as we step into adulthood—at which point, we may hope to just survive. But can we actually THRIVE after trauma? Shari Botwin, LCSW, joins me to talk about her book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing. Shari discusses her own childhood trauma and the steps she took to move through pain and move toward wholeness and health. We talk specifically about the shame inherent to trauma, how to find an appropriate therapist to assist you i...

2021-04-201h 02

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW How Judge Aquilina Found Her VoiceJoin Judge Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW to hear how Judge Aquilina found her voice at a very young age! Sentencing former Olympic Doctor, Larry Nassar, to life in prison is just one tiny piece of her backstory. This conversation pairs nicely with her memoir "Just Watch Me," available on Audible, and is filled with stories that will leave you feeling empowered and determined to go after your dreams and goals. A List of Resources for You! Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: R...

2021-04-1944 min

Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW Breaking the Silence After Surviving Abuse: Judge Aquilina Talks with Shari Botwin, LCSWJudge Aquilina sits down with co-host Shari Botwin, LCSW to discuss the pain she experienced after surviving incest. The journey of her own self-discovery led Botwin, LCSW to a lifetime commitment of empowerment not only for herself but for everyone she meets. From childhood trauma to adult triggers and healing Botwin, LCSW, serves as an example that after enduring years of silence, speaking out and using her voice not only gave her the strength to live a bountiful life, but now includes special people she chooses to claim as her family. Don't miss this important discussion about finding ways...

2021-04-1238 min

The Sentient Coaching Podcast Teens and Self-EsteemIn this epidsode I discuss self-esteem in teens and what we can do, as parents and coaches, to help our teens thrive.Shari Botwin LCSWhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-botwin-901172a/ Shari's Book:https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-After-Trauma-Stories-Healing/dp/1538125609/ref=sr_1_3?crid=R2BNV03BT89D&dchild=1&keywords=thriving+after+trauma&qid=1616436935&sprefix=thirving+after%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3 Cover Art: https://imbuecreative.com/Sound Editor: Finnean WaldorfOriginal Music: Finnean Waldorf Brett’s Contact info:Linked...

2021-03-2236 min

The Patti Conklin Show Guest Host Dr. Laurie Nadel & Shari Botwin discuss Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and HealingShari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-two years. Her new book, " Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing” shows readers, through personal stories, how many who have experienced the worst kinds of trauma have gone on to post-traumatic growth. Shari Botwin has been interviewed on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, The Associated Press, and The New York Times. ww.sharibotwin.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-patti-conklin-show--4449037/support.

2021-01-1153 min

The Trauma Thrivers Podcast Shari Botwin - The link between trauma and eating disordersShari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia.She provides individual, group and family therapy with a specialization in treating trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Shari also provides virtual individual and family teletherapy using a HIPPA approved telemedicine platform.Shari holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, was released worldwide November 4, 2019.

2021-01-0146 min

2021-01-0146 min $Let\'s Keep It Real$

Let's Keep It Real When You Take Care of You the World BenefitsGuest: Shari Botwin Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors of all types of abuse in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over 23 years. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing , deals with overcoming physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to illness or natural disasters and life-altering medical issues. Shari has given commentary on a variety of international media outlets on breaking stories related to trauma.

2020-08-0651 min

The Trauma Therapist Episode 461: Shari Botwin, LCSW. Breaking The SilenceShari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-two years. Her second book, " Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing (Rowman & Littlefield, November 4, 2020)" addresses readers who have experienced trauma or loss due to a variety of experiences--whether abuse, accidents or injury. A huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this episode happen: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them...

2020-06-2535 min

Recovery Bites Messages of Hope with Shari Botwin, LCSWABOUT SHARI BOTWIN:Shari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice, Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia. She provides individual, group, and family therapy with a specialization in treating trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Shari holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.A variety of national media outlets; such as The New York Times, NBC News, Prevention Magazine, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, The Associated Press, ABC News has quoted Shari breaking stories related to trauma and abuse.Sh...

2020-06-0159 min

Healing Within with Patti Conklin HWI: Shari Botwin - Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and HealingShari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-two years. Her new book, " Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing” shows readers, through personal stories, how many who have experienced the worst kinds of trauma have gone on to post-traumatic growth. Shari Botwin has been interviewed on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, The Associated Press, and The New York Times. ww.sharibotwin.com

2020-03-031h 05

Embark On A Sensational Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing by Shari Botwin LCSWPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/397896to listen full audiobooks. Title: Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing Author: Shari Botwin LCSW Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 27 minutes Release date: November 8, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Disorders & Diseases Publisher's Summary: Often, those who live through trauma come away with feelings of shame, guilt, anger, and despair. These are common, even normal, responses in the immediate aftermath. Left unaddressed, though, those feelings may develop into substance abuse problems, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety. Learning how to move on, to pick up and live life again...

2019-11-087h 27

Feel The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Thriving After Trauma by Shari Botwin LCSWPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/212746to listen full audiobooks. Title: Thriving After Trauma Author: Shari Botwin LCSW Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Release date: 11-08-19 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings Genres: Mood Disorders Publisher's Summary: Often, those who live through trauma come away with feelings of shame, guilt, anger, and despair. These are common, even normal, responses in the immediate aftermath. Left unaddressed, though, those feelings may develop into substance abuse problems, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety. Learning how to move on, to pick up and live life again, takes effort and guidance. Botwin...

2019-11-087h 26

Live Your Best Life Ep 8 - Thriving After Trauma with Shari BotwinShari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-two years. Shari has conducted Keynote presentations for Universities and professional conferences throughout the country. She has given expert testimony on breaking stories related to trauma on a variety of international media outlets; including, NBC News, CBS News, CTV News, CP-24 News, CNN and Radio Europe. Shari has also published feature articles in several online trace magazines including, Thrive Global, Huffington Post, The Associated Press, The Toronto Star, The Authority Magazine, Medium and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Sh...

2019-11-0751 min

Shari Botwin and Janice Baker-Kinney: Thriving After TraumaShari Botwin Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma for twenty+ years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing” deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disasters. Real stories and practical tools shed light on how to let go of the shame, guilt, anger, and despair after a traumatic experience. Shari has conducted Keynote presentations for Universities and professional conferences throughout the US. She’s given expert testimony on breaking stories related to trauma on international media outlets; including, NBC Ne...

2019-10-1652 min

How to Free Yourself from Everyday ShameShame is feelings of ‘I’m bad.” Learn how to free yourself from everyday shame and live your life as you were born: a capable and lovable human being. Join guest Shari Botwin, LCSW, as you learn how to break free this toxic emotion and reclaim your life. Your host, Susan Jacobi, a thriver after childhood abuse, knows healing is in replacing the trauma mindset. Her book, How to Love Yourself: Hope after Child Abuse is available atamazon. You can reach Susan directly at susan@conversationsthatheal.com.

2017-10-1825 min

Speaking of the Trauma is Key to HealingTalking about the impact of your trauma is critical to your healing. Not releasing the feelings leads to further isolation, shame and fear. Healing is messy. It’s not the speaking of the event that is the problem. It is that it actually happen. Join guest Shari Botwin, LCSW, as we explore this brave step to reclaiming your life. Your host, Susan Jacobi, a thriver after childhood abuse, knows healing is in replacing the trauma mindset. Her book, How to Love Yourself: Hope after Child Abuse is available atamazon. You can reach Susan directly at susan@conversationsthatheal.com.

2017-09-2732 min

Mental Health News Radio Counselors Corner: The Link Between Eating Disorders and TraumaEating disorders are widely misunderstood and yet they effect all races and all genders.This is a global epidemic that has been ravaging people for centuries.Two counselors, Shari Botwin and Melanie Vann, join host Kristin Walker for a very intimate conversation about treatment, our personal histories, and how misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated people are that suffer from this lifelong problem. Recovery takes on many forms over the course of someone's life. Certainly Western culture plays its negative role but this a problem all over the world.Melanie Vann is the Program Director for Mental Health News Radio...

2017-05-251h 03

Mental Health News Radio Sexual Assault Survivors: Voices of Experience and HealingJoin Kristin Sunanta Walker, counselor Shari Botwin, and Patricia Leary Steuer, all sexual assault survivors as they discuss their experiences and the healing necessary in order to find measures of peace. All three of these women keep it real and very personal as a shared discussion on the trauma, long-term PTSD, anxiety, and depression that we all suffer after these kinds of experiences. A full transcript of the show can be downloaded here.Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of trauma and abuse for over 20 years. She has given expert testimony on most major news outlets and will...

2017-04-2559 min