In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode of Project I Am, Dr. David Schlosz sits down with somatically-oriented psychotherapist Whitney Sutherland to explore what it truly means to heal from complex trauma. Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal experience, Whitney shares how early attachment wounds shape our sense of self—and how healing becomes possible through presence, curiosity, and authentic relationship.Together, they unpack the nuances of C-PTSD, the difference between disconnection and avoidance, and the powerful role of the nervous system in trauma recovery. Whitney also introduces the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), offering a compassionate framework for understanding survival strategies not as pathology, but as brilliant adaptations.This episode is a must-listen for therapists, trauma survivors, and anyone longing to reclaim their aliveness. It’s a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t require force—just the right relationship, safety, and time.Topics include:The difference between shock trauma and complex traumaHow childhood survival strategies shape adult relationshipsWhy honoring disconnection is essential for building capacityThe therapeutic power of authenticity and consentHow healing ripples out from the individual to the collectiveResources Mentioned:www.whitneysutherland.comwww.complextraumatrainingcenter.comTransforming Trauma Podcast by the NARM Institute

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