Why is it important to address Protective Parts in trauma recovery?

The journey of recovering from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a profound and transformative experience, involving the unraveling of deep-seated traumas and the rebuilding of one's sense of self. Tanner, a former university professor, has devoted her life to guiding survivors through this intricate process using a unique blend of techniques including coaching, Parts Work, and Divine archetypal resonance. Her rich academic background and personal encounters with trauma have shaped his perspective, which centers on the importance of survivor-led recovery. Tanner advocates for a process driven by faith and self-leadership, believing in the power of individuals to transmute their trauma into empowerment. Through her Five Circuits of Healing Power program, she emphasizes a collaborative approach that honors each survivor's original narrative and encourages a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing.

Key TakeAways

- Tanner provides a comprehensive curriculum for CPTSD recovery through coaching, Parts Work, Gene Keys, and human design.

- Survivors are encouraged to deepen their understanding and connection to their true selves through long-term mentorship and coaching containers.

- Tanner emphasizes faith, self-leadership, and commitment to healing in survivor-led trauma recovery.

- Protective Parts develop skewed narratives around worthiness, goodness, and lovability influenced by past trauma and survival instincts.

- Confident Self Energy can offer alternative interpretations to Protective Parts, easing burdens and providing hope for healing.

Actionable Insights

- Embrace survivor-led trauma recovery and Self Leadership

- Recognize and validate misconceptions created by Protective Parts

- Approach Protective Parts with compassion and offer alternative perspectives

- Understand the sequential unveiling of protective parts' layers

- Navigate the complexities of healing from complex trauma by understanding the interplay of Protective Parts and Self Energy

Quotes

“I am clearer than I’ve ever been before that we truly are leading a survivor-led trauma recovery revolution.” — Tanner  [5:39]

“Our soul is connected to our earthly, human experience. Our spirit is connected to the beyond, boundless oneness we have with the universe.” — Tanner  [16:34] 

“The fear is: If we have a little bit of hope, if we try this healing out, if we see what’s on the other side of letting go of the despair, letting go of this belief [that] nothing will ever get better  — if we let go of that, what happens if we can’t heal?” — Tanner [18:11]

“Once trust is there in self, once confidence is there in self, [then] there is openness to receiving alternative meaning-making.” — Tanner  [22:53]