The chapter explores the complexities of providing therapy to individuals in traumatizing situations like abusive relationships. It discusses setting self-protective boundaries, the impact of trauma on individuals' pain tolerance, and the importance of self-compassion in choosing thriving over dysfunction. Strategies for navigating difficult situations, reestablishing emotional intelligence, connecting authentically in relationships, and engaging in morning rituals for self-reconnection are also discussed.
Have you lost touch with your authentic self after trauma, burnout or years of people-pleasing? Join psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant as she shares a powerful roadmap for reclaiming your true identity.
Dr. Bryant, author of Reclaim Yourself: The Homecoming Workbook, unveils how to shed the inauthentic masks we adopt just to fit in. You'll learn to dismantle those facades, reconnect with your core values, and rebuild confidence in your genuine self-expression. Whether you've felt spiritually disconnected or simply adrift, this guide will help you rediscover your most authentic self.
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