Healing CPTSD

In this episode of Healing CPTSD, we dive into the complex emotion of anger as part of our series on unpacking emotions. I'll explain how anger is actually a crucial boundary setter and protector, and how trauma can complicate our relationship with it. We'll discuss how to identify, understand, and express anger in a healthy way to support our healing.Topics explored:- Understanding Anger- The Purpose and Nature of Anger- Impact of Trauma on Anger- Steps to Work with Anger- Expressing Anger in RelationshipsNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH MEBOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALLRESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERYTrigger Toolkit Free DownloadNervous System WorkbooksEMBODY The Workshop

Is fear keeping you stuck? In this week's episode of Healing CPTSD, I explore how we can shift our relationship with fear — not by pushing it away, but by learning to work with it. Fear, like all emotions, carries wisdom. When we learn to understand its language, it can become a powerful tool for growth and healing.Topics explored:The connection between fear and the nervous systemHow to differentiate real threats from perceived onesSupportive strategies to regulate fear responsesNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH MEBOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALLRESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERYTrigger Toolkit Free DownloadNervous System WorkbooksEMBODY The Workshop

Navigating the Grief in Healing: Understanding and Honouring the ProcessI believe that grief goes hand in hand with healing from childhood trauma. In this week's episode, we'll explore why that is and how we can work with it. Acknowledging the struggle with coming to terms with the intangible loss of a childhood, relationships, or past selves is a crucial part of healing from complex childhood trauma. I share personal anecdotes, therapeutic insights, and practical advice on how to honour this difficult but essential part of the journey. Discover how grief is a dynamic process intertwined with our daily lives, and learn about the dual process model to navigate through this emotional terrain.Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠

In this episode, we'll dive into how emotions work as an internal navigation system — and how trauma can disrupt those signals, leaving us feeling confused about our emotions or unable to trust ourselves. I'll be sharing practical ways to safely reconnect with your emotions and also talk about the role of the nervous system, common trauma responses like dissociation, and why building somatic awareness is such an important part of this process. Join me in this chat to explore how emotions can be powerful messengers and essential tools in healing from trauma.Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠⁠⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠⁠

In this episode, we explore what self-sabotage really is, how it shows up in our lives, and why it's often tied to nervous system responses and early conditioning. You'll also get some practical tools to help you start to break free from self-sabotaging patterns and start making choices that support your growth and wellbeing.Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠⁠⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠⁠

Debunking Myths About Nervous System Regulation in Complex PTSD HealingIn a world flooded with misinformation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to understanding nervous system regulation. In this episode, we're breaking down three common myths and misconceptions to make nervous system regulation more accessible and easier to grasp. Tune in to gain deeper insight into how mastering your nervous system plays a crucial role in healing from trauma.Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH MEBOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALLRESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERYTrigger Toolkit Free DownloadNervous System WorkbooksEMBODY The Workshop

This episode explores the importance of creating and nurturing aligned communities. We'll unpack the (very common and socially anxiety provoking!) challenge of making and keeping friends when living with complex trauma and understand the significance of meaningful relationships in the healing process. You'll learn what aligned community means, how to identify the right kinds of friendships, and practical tips for making and maintaining these connections. Additionally, we'll discuss the dynamic nature of friendships and offers advice on letting go of relationships that no longer serve you. This episode is filled with actionable insights to support your journey towards building a supportive and healing community.Points discussed:- Understanding Aligned Community & It's Importance- Types of Friendships & What Makes a Good One- Building and Maintaining Friendships- Knowing When (and how) To Let Go of FriendshipsNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? ⁠⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠⁠

Today we dive into the fundamentals of healing from complex PTSD and trauma, recognising that healing is a subjective and ongoing journey, not a destination. We discuss the importance of understanding the wider context of our struggles, which are often influenced by systemic issues like capitalism and patriarchy, and underscores that healing isn't just an individual endeavour. I'll highlight what I believe are four fundamental pillars essential to healing: safety, community, compassion, and a relationship with your body. Finally, I'll offer practical strategies for cultivating these aspects in one's life, along with insights into the role of self-compassion, community connection and somatic awareness. Topic explored:- Contextualising Healing- The Importance of Safety in Healing- Building a Supportive Community- Cultivating Self-Compassion- Connecting with Your BodyNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? ⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠⁠⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠⁠⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Healing CPTSD, join me as we delve into the pervasive sense of unsafety many individuals feel in today's world. We explore the impact of global events, personal trauma, and systemic oppression on our sense of security. I'll also discuss the importance of cultivating an internal sense of safety, even when external environments feel threatening. Here, I highlight four key strategies: leaning into community care, connecting with the body, practicing self-compassion, and reconnecting with nature. This episode offers a raw, honest conversation designed to validate feelings and provide practical steps toward healing and resilience.Topics explored: Safety in the Global and Personal Context Impact of Trauma and Systemic Oppression Navigating Healing and Self-Worth Systemic Challenges and Environmental Impact Cultivating an Internal Sense of Safety Practical Steps for HealingNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? ⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠

In this episode, we discuss the complex and often challenging emotion of shame, specifically in the context of complex trauma (CPTSD). We dive into the evolutionary function of shame, differentiating between healthy shame and toxic shame, and discusses how traditional talk therapy may inadvertently reinforce feelings of shame in trauma survivors. We'll explore the benefits of somatic therapy, which focuses on body awareness and regulation to process and release shame. By offering practical tips for recognising and addressing shame, this episode provides valuable insights to support you on your healing journey.Topics explored:Understanding Shame in CPTSDExploring Toxic ShameChallenges of Traditional Talk TherapyBenefits of Somatic TherapyPractical Tips for Managing ShameNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? ⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop

In this first episode of 2025, join me Bianca, as I catch up with you all after a much-needed break. I casually discuss my experiences with burnout after nine months of traveling last year, and share my personal highs and lows from my journey.At the end of the episode, I guide you through an embodied practice to help you reconnect with your purpose and intention for the year ahead.41:26 Embodied Practice for Centering into Intention

SILLY SEASON SURVIVAL GUIDE | FREE DOWNLOAD WORK WITH ME IN 2025 | BOOK YOUR SESSIONS As we transition into the Christmas season, it's important to acknowledge the unique complexities that come with living with childhood trauma and how we relate to the holidays. This time of year is generally seen as a time to celebrate, associated with feelings of joy, excitement and connection – but for those of us with complex childhood trauma histories, the holidays can also stir up a lot of pain, inner conflict and grief. This episode explores how to navigate these feelings of grief and honour our inner child during the holidays.  Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL MORE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

WORK WITH ME IN 2025 | BOOK IN YOUR SESSIONS Whether we are conscious of them or not, our values influence how we live our lives. This episode explores values and how we can use them as tools to make decisions, navigate uncertainty, plan for the future, build out our self-concept and ultimately curate an aligned life.  This episode also includes a step-by-step practice to help you identify your own personal values.  Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks ⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠

⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 2025 THERAPY SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SIGN UP | EMBODY THE WORKSHOP⁠⁠ Dissociation is something that lot of people experience, but may not fully understand. Here we discuss some of the signs and feelings associated with dissociation so that you can maybe identify if this is something that's happening to you, why it happens and what to do when it does happen. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠ MORE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY ⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠

⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 2025 THERAPY SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠ ⁠⁠SIGN UP | EMBODY THE WORKSHOP⁠⁠ This episode focuses on how to actually feel your feelings – something that is so much easier said than done, right? Truly feeling our feelings is a challenge especially if you are someone who has experienced trauma, and the common go-to coping mechanisms are avoidance, intellectualising, overanalysing. Sound familiar? In this episode, we'll explore why you may struggle to feel your feelings and some practical tips on how to reconnect with your body and your emotions. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠ MORE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY ⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠

This episode explores the question “how dysregulated are you?”. Hopefully by the end of this discussion, you'll have the awareness to accurately answer that question for yourself. This is for you if you resonate with the experience of being completely cut off from feeling, or you feel you're on an emotional rollercoaster. Topics explored:  What do we actually mean by dysregulation? What contributes to our nervous system states  Typical signs of nervous system dysregulation  What you can do to gain a sense of control and self mastery Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

In this episode, I offer up affirmations that hopefully can comfort you, support you, for you to listen to in those times when you're feeling a tender and sensitive. Please go gently as you listen along, being mindful of your emotional experience. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY ⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠⁠

This episode guides you through what to do when you're "spiralling". The downwards spiral is a very common experience for those living with complex PTSD – one second you're triggered, then your thoughts start racing, you start catastrophising, everything all of a sudden feels overwhelming and before you know it, you're lost in the vortex. We chat about what "spiralling" feels like, the mindbody connection, and I share some tips and insights that can help you navigate those moments when you feel like you are starting to lose control. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠ ⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY ⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠ ⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠ ⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠

This much-requested episode of Healing CPTSD, focuses on support for loved ones of those living with complex PTSD – this episode is for partners, family members or close friends. It includes insights and practical tools, gathered from my own practice and offered by community members, to navigate the complexities of these relationships, to ultimately come into better connection with each other.  We'll explore four key categories:  Valuable skills and knowledge – Understanding the unique challenges of CPTSD and how to approach them. Self-care for you as a loved one – Prioritising your own well-being while supporting someone else. Relational practices for connection – How to come together in moments of disconnection and dysregulation. Specific resources – Tools to help guide both of you on the healing journey (all which are linked below). Relationships can be incredibly powerful containers for healing and transformation for trauma survivors. Whether you're living with CPTSD or a loved one is, I hope you'll find these insights helpful. Tune in and share this episode with those who may benefit.  RESOURCES Organisations Blue Knot Foundation Al Anon | Nar Anon | CoDA Books  The Body Keeps The Score, Bessell van der Kolk The Complex PTSD Workbook, Arielle Schwartz The Pain We Carry, Natalie Gutierrez My Grandmother's Hands, Resmaa Menakem Non-Violent Communication, Marshall B. Rosenberg Attached, Amir Levine & Rachel Heller Attachment Theory in Practice, Sue Johnson Hold Me Tight, Sue Johnson Podcasts  On Attachment by Stephanie Rigg The Mark Groves Podcast Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel YOUTUBE CHANNELS  Patrick TeahanCrappy Childhood Fairy ******** Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

I'm back with another episode of Healing CPTSD after taking a few weeks off content creation. Here I share a little bit about what I've been up to, as well as some important updates for Embodied Self Therapy for the rest of 2024 and beyond, including changes to pricing, sessions, resources and availability. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME ⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

In this episode, I will guide you through an interactive embodied practice that will gently invite you into connection with your body and attend to anything that may be coming up for you today – whether that be anxiety, grief, shame, or any other uncomfortable sensations or emotional experience. This practice includes elements of introspection, optional self touch and parts work.  Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

In this episode, we dive into a topic that can be both incredibly challenging and also deeply healing – navigating relationships with our parents. This is a topic that many childhood trauma survivors struggle with, especially when we have grown up in environments where our boundaries and our needs weren't respected or even acknowledged. Here, we unpack how to relate to dysfunctional parents and how to navigate these challenging parent-child dynamics. We explore how to protect and advocate for your inner child, whilst also balancing the needs of your healthy adult self. I offer some practical tips for setting and enforcing boundaries, and look at managing expectations with parents and practicing acceptance. And finally, for those of you who may be considering it, we'll be wrapping up this episode by discussing when and how to go no contact. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME ⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of relationships, focusing on how trauma can shape and challenge our connections with others and discuss everything from disorganised attachment to dissociation during conflict. For those of us who've experienced childhood trauma, these early disruptions — like attachment wounds, abandonment, rejection, emotional neglect, and abuse — can make navigating relationships particularly tough. By the end of this episode, I hope you come away with some clarity and insights on how to form and maintain healthier relationships. Themes explored Disorganised attachment & other insecure attachment styles  How trauma impacts relationships i.e. fear of intimacy, vulnerability and connection  Reenacting dysfunctional cycles i.e. choosing relationships/partners that mirror our early childhood trauma dynamics, self-sabotaging healthy relationships Navigating triggers, conflict, shutting down and dissociation within relational conflict and intimacy  How somatic therapy can support you in healing attachment and relational wounds Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME ⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠ "Soma" is the Greek word for body, and somatic therapy refers to a range of body-based therapeutic approaches. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy emphasises the mind-body connection, acknowledging that trauma is often stored within the body. This episode explores how somatic therapy (and its interventions such as mindfulness and nervous system regulation) can play a crucial role in healing trauma and supporting your overall wellbeing. Tune in to discover what somatic therapy looks like in practice and how it can help you on your healing journey. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY ⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠ ⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠ ⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠

BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL In this episode, we're talking about coregulation — basically, the building block for self-regulation. To manage our emotions and behaviours, we first need to learn how to do it with the help of someone else, which is what coregulation is all about. Unfortunately, if you've experienced childhood trauma, you might not have had this chance growing up. That's where therapy comes in — it's a great way to experience that connection and start building those skills in a safe, supportive environment. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

BOOK IN A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL The relationship we have towards ourself can be a challenging, complicated or complex one when we come from complex childhood trauma backgrounds. In this episode, we explore the practice of relating to Self, through the lens of Internal Family Systems or parts work. After this episode, you will understand what makes up your internal landscape and hopefully create space for self-understanding, self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-love. Themes explored: - The Internal Family Systems model including the intentions, purpose and psychosomatic qualities of different parts - How trauma impacts parts and create protective mechanisms - The importance of working with a therapist to ensure emotional safety when relating to intense parts - Examples of parts work in therapy and how this modality can support trauma processing and integration Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

BOOK IN A FREE 15 MINUTE CALL WITH ME Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME How do you find a good therapist? No doubt, this can be a challenging and vulnerable process. In this episode, we unpack three therapist green flags to look out for when on the search for a therapist to support you in your journey to healing trauma.  Finding a therapist who aligns with your values, needs and personality is crucial for effective therapy. A strong therapeutic relationship is built on trust, understanding and mutual respect, which are essential for feeling safe and supported. When you match with a therapist that resonates with you, you increase the likelihood of forming a connection that facilitates open and honest connection, ultimately supporting your transformation. RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

⁠BOOK IN A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL WITH ME This episode explores resources through a decolonised lens. Resources can include self-regulation skills as well as people, places and things that we can access to support ourselves along our journey towards healing.  Decolonised practices and resources can help to cut through the mental maze we get caught up in through overanalysing and can help us resist the systems that keep us disempowered, separate and unwell.  Topics explored:  Decolonising our mentality towards mainstream approaches to mental health and viewing wellness through a holistic lens.  Cyclical and symbiotic living in sync with our natural rhythms and the importance of slowing down. Somatic practices – practical resources that can support with emotional regulation.  Co regulation and how our nervous systems are hardwired to engage with each other, animals and nature.  Rituals to create meaning, intentionality and connectedness in our daily lives.  Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

BOOK IN A FREE CHEMISTRY CALL This episode explores approaches to healing childhood trauma (early developmental and attachment trauma) and how this differs from healing from single-incident or complex trauma experienced later on in life.  Topics explored:  Developmental, attachment and preverbal trauma  Impacts of childhood trauma on early development and our sense of self, our core beliefs/worldviews, how we engage in relationships  Approaches to healing, what treatment and therapy look like – embodiment, co regulation, safety in relationships, processing emotions such as shame and grief How to heal without the trauma story & rehashing over the past  Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

BOOK IN A FREE CHEMISTRY CALL WITH ME In this episode, we unpack what makes up dysfunctional family systems, exploring general dynamics as well as focusing on some specific roles.  NOTE: Throughout the episode, I refer to "family of origin," however these dynamics and roles apply to any family system you grew up in and are not exclusive to biological families. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  ⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠ RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY ⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠ ⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠ ⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠

Ready to work together?  ⁠⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠ BOOK A FREE CHEMISTRY CALL Kapwa (Tagalog) translates to shared identity, equality and being with others. When trauma leaves us feeling empty, fragmented, disconnected and isolated – how much of what we do is driven by our inherent need to belong and make sense of who we are? In this episode, I share my personal unfiltered insights and reflections on cultural identity, belonging and the journey to healing through integrating our different parts of Self.

TICKETS | ANCESTRAL HEALING CIRCLE: RECLAIMING OUR POWER AS WOMEN | AMSTERDAM EVENT With so much emphasis in the self development world to fix, release and heal what no longer serves us, we can overlook the talents, strengths and wisdom we have stored deep within us. Holding space for the positive inherited traits and characteristics passed down generationally is equally as important when coming back to our whole, authentic and most empowered version of selves. Join Embodied Self Therapy X SEED SPACE for a special community event centered around reclaiming our collective ancestral wisdom. Sunday, July 7th at Oracley Space, Amsterdam. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME BOOK A FREE CHEMISTRY CALL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

SHOP | TRIGGERS & GLIMMERS MAP You know triggers, but have you heard of glimmers? Glimmers are moments that bring us into connection – they are the opposite of triggers. In this episode, learn more about the power of glimmers and how you can start discovering your own. It is the accumulation of these micro-moments that support our nervous systems in reorienting to safety. Listen to start cultivating more moments of safety in your body.

This episode will unpack what happens in the body as a result of trauma and how the nervous system responds to triggers. Hopefully by the end of this episode, you will have the insight to start understanding how you experience your nervous system which, when you're resourced with the right tools, will lead to embodiment and self mastery.  Topics explored: Polyvagal Theory & the three nervous system states (safe, fight/flight and freeze). The threat stress/arousal cycle. Impacts of childhood trauma on the brain and perception. Window of tolerance. Reorienting to safety through somatic therapy.

In response to the horror we are all experiencing, witnessing in real time the genocide of the Palestinian people, you may notice your body going into what's known as freeze, shutdown or collapse. This embodied somatic practice is intended to support you through those times you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, guilty, ashamed, grief, numb or dissociated.  This guided practice will gently encourage activation within your nervous system and includes elements of visualisation, self touch, breathing and movement. Donate to directly help a family in Gaza GoFundMe Ready to work together? Book in your 1:1 sessions with me. RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

In this episode, we explore the pillars of trauma informed care and how they are applied in practice through the three-phased model within the therapy process. Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  Book in your 1:1 sessions with me. RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop

This episode will explore definitions. We will start to understand what trauma actually is, understand the differences between different categories of trauma – what is complex trauma, what is childhood trauma and what is CPTSD as both a diagnosis and lived experience? We'll also look at the impacts of trauma and where that leaves us as survivors, unpacking what the healing process can look like in therapy.  Need to work with a trauma informed therapist?  Book in your 1:1 sessions with me RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks  EMBODY The Workshop

Welcome to the first episode of Healing CPTSD. Join me, Bianca, your host and fellow survivor of childhood trauma, as I take you through my personal story. I touch on my complex childhood trauma history, my struggles with being disembodied and dissociated, what led me on my journey to recovery and resources that supported me on the way. I will also share the evolution of my professional journey into private practice with Embodied Self Therapy alongside all of this.  TRIGGER WARNING // This episode briefly touches on themes of childhood neglect, physical abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, abortion, substance use, restrictive eating, self harm and suicidality.  Trigger Toolkit Free Download Nervous System Workbooks EMBODY The Workshop 1:1 Therapy Sessions

Welcome to Healing CPTSD. Here we will journey together in healing from childhood trauma and complex PTSD.  I'm your host, Bianca Winter-Mallari, a fellow survivor of childhood trauma, as well as a BIPOC identifying trauma-informed counsellor, somatic therapist and the founder of Embodied Self Therapy, an online private practice serving people worldwide. On this podcast, we'll be unpacking all things trauma and exploring pathways to recovery through somatics and embodiment, nervous system regulation, parts work, community and trauma informed care. Expect episodes to cover psychoeducation, embodied practices, and candid conversations with value-aligned partners, sharing their expertise and lived experiences. Of course, you'll also get personal insights from me along the way.  Together, we'll recognise & cultivate the innate wisdom within each of us, embracing the complex and nuanced journey to healing.  Subscribe to Healing CPTSD now and join the Embodied Self Therapy community to stay connected. WEBSITE TIKTOK INSTAGRAM PINTEREST YOUTUBE