Embodied Healing - How Trauma Effects Relationships

Tarah and EJ interview Robin Memel Fox MA, BC-DMT, LPC, Board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist with over 25 years of experience working in the field of mental health and wellness. Robin has worked with individuals, couples, families and children in both community mental health and treatment centers. She has extensive expertise in trauma, relationships, addiction and couples/family systems.This episode explores trauma and its effects on individuals and couples. They define trauma, explore treatment options and help couples learn how trauma can create challenges in self-regulation and conflict resolution. The concept of Embodied Healing is explored, which can help couples become more in tune with themselves in order to feel more connected with their partner.https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/ptsd-and-relationships/https://coloradorecoveryservices.org/the-impact-of-unresolved-trauma-on-relationships/https://drarielleschwartz.com/the-polyvagal-theory-and-healing-complex-ptsd-dr-arielle-schwartz/https://adta.memberclicks.net/what-is-dancemovement-therapyhttps://brickelandassociates.com/trauma-survivor-relationships/Info on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Post Childhood Experiences (PCEs)https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/https://lindsaybraman.com/positive-childhood-experiences-aces/ EMDR:https://maibergerinstitute.com/emdr-therapy-tools-resources/https://www.emdria.org/https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/Books on understanding trauma and healing (not exhaustive list):The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter LevineTransforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists by Janina FisherThe Complex PTSD Workbook by Arielle Schwartz, PhDThe Post-traumatic Growth Workbook by Arielle Schwartz, PhDHealing Developmental Trauma, How early trauma affects self-regulation, self-image, and the capacity for relationship by Laurence Heller, PhD and Aline LaPierre, PsyDAdditional resources: Seek justice for sexual traumaCommunicating with your partner about frustrationsHard times make for stronger bonds and greater happiness Our Sponsors:* Check out Gobble and use my code RELATIONSHIPRENOVATION for a great deal: gobble.com* Check out Paired: https://paired.com/RELATIONSHIPSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy