In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of self-healing through psychotherapy, exploring the nuanced journey individuals undertake when confronting their personal challenges and past traumas. We unravel the importance of self-compassion, professional guidance, and patience in the therapeutic process. Delving into therapeutic approaches like EMDR and cognitive-behavioral therapy, we shed light on their impact and the gradual, yet profound changes they can bring about. Our conversation also ventures into our personal growth experiences, illustrating the potency of therapy in fostering a stronger, more resilient self. This episode serves as an invitation to listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and healing, emphasizing that the road to recovery, although winding, is rich with the promise of personal transformation.

01:07 Discussing the Concept of Self Healing in Psychotherapy

02:21 The Role of the Therapist

07:07 Self Healing and the Role of Shame

07:55 Importance of Therapeutic Alliance and Trust

10:40 The Mind-Body Connection in Self Healing

15:46 The Role of Trauma in Self Healing

17:01 Balance in Self Healing

21:17 Accountability in Self Healing

26:16 Overcoming Resistance in Self Healing

30:23 Trauma Informed Approaches in Self Healing

36:41 Exploring EMDR: A Somatic Approach to Trauma

37:22 Understanding PTSD and Its Impact

39:02 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Restructuring Thoughts

40:32 Internal Family Systems: Embracing Our Many Parts

41:05 Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

42:50 The Power of Self-Awareness in Healing

45:22 The Role of Therapy in Personal Growth

46:29 The Journey of Self-Healing: A Therapist's Perspective

48:51 Incremental Change in Personal Growth

51:23 Doing It for Yourself

54:00 Perseverance in Personal Growth

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The environment around us is a swirling vortex of chaos, but you can navigate it when you have an anchor that can keep you steady.  Each episode, Liz Herl dives into data driven strategies and real world tactics with Dr. Tim Caldwell to help you become more grounded and centered in a world that is constantly shifting and changing.  Learn to effectively navigate family strife, career challenges and handle the anxiety of the unknown that the news is constantly bombarding us with. Liz is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Dr. Caldwell is a retired primary care physician and personal trainer.  You can lean on their decades of experience to find stability and peace without having to control circumstances or people around you.  You can be anchored in chaos.