The Healing Trauma Podcast The Ongoing Reality of Healing Trauma With Benjamin Fry
In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, Guest Host, Dr. Mark McNear interviews Benjamin Fry, a psychotherapist and founder of Khiron Clinics. Benjamin shares his personal journey through trauma, detailing his experiences with anxiety, suicidal ideation, and the impact of his early childhood loss. He discusses the complexities of trauma, the importance of understanding its effects on relationships, and the ongoing process of healing. The conversation also touches on the innovative approaches in trauma therapy, including EMDR and somatic experiencing, and the potential of technology in understanding and managing trauma responses.
takeaways
- Benjamin Fry shares his journey through trauma and recovery.
- He emphasizes the exaggerated physiological reactions to stress and anxiety.
- The importance of understanding trauma's impact on relationships is highlighted.
- Healing trauma is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix.
- The role of early childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior is discussed.
- Innovative therapies like EMDR and somatic experiencing are effective in trauma recovery.
- The significance of community and relational dynamics in healing is explored.
- Benjamin's passion lies in helping others navigate their trauma.
Benjamin Fry is the founder of Khiron Clinics, one of the world's leading residential trauma-treatment centers, and Televagal, an innovative mental health technology platform. An accredited psychotherapist, couples therapist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur, he has written four books, including The Invisible Lion: How to Tame your Nervous System and Heal your Trauma. With a diverse career spanning psychology, media, and business, Benjamin read Physics and Philosophy at Oxford and then attended film school, directing a feature-length film distributed by HBO and Paramount.
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The Invisible Lion: How Tame your Nervous system and heal your Trauma
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