Understanding Trauma and Its Impact with Kathryn Eberly

01/02/2025 37 min Episodio 49
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact with Kathryn Eberly

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How Past Experiences Shape Our LivesWhy do certain situations trigger such strong emotions? Katheryn Eberly, a mental health social worker and family therapist, joins me to explore how early experiences shape our beliefs, why past wounds still affect us, and how we can start to shift unhelpful patterns.Key TakeawaysTrauma affects how we see ourselves and respond to stress."Big T" trauma stems from major events, while "little t" trauma comes from repeated distressing experiences.Core beliefs like "I'm not good enough" often develop in childhood.Emotional reactions in daily life can signal deeper unresolved experiences.Recognising patterns can help shift automatic responses.Resources MentionedWhat Happened to You? – Bruce Perry & Oprah WinfreySelf-compassion work by Kristin NeffPrevious episode: “I’m Not Good EnoughConnect with Kathrynhttps://restoringfamilies.com.au/ Connected Teens https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/Connect with Marie https://thetherapyhub.com.au/ https://marievakakis.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/Submit a question to the Podcasthttps://forms.gle/nvNQyw9gJXMNnveY6