The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair 132: Healing Trauma with Courtney Armstrong
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Nov 15, 2018 Join psychotherapist Courtney Armstrong, founder of the Institute for Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy, as she dives into the complexities of trauma and healing. She breaks down the difference between big-T and small-T trauma and offers immediate tools for managing triggers and flashbacks. Discover techniques like five-sense grounding, reparenting, and the power of symbols to reframe trauma narratives. Courtney also discusses recovery from narcissistic parenting and the importance of setting boundaries, making this a must-listen for anyone seeking transformative healing.
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Trauma Is Defined By Overwhelm
- Trauma is any experience that overwhelms your capacity to cope at that moment.
- Many 'small T' relational wounds qualify as trauma even without life threat.
Small Traumas Can Be More Damaging
- 'Big T' traumas are life-threatening events while 'little t' traumas are repetitive relational harms.
- Little t traumas can be more insidious because they repeatedly fire the stress response.
Support Determines PTSD Risk
- Most people experience at least one traumatic event but only a minority develop full PTSD.
- Social support and early validation strongly protect against PTSD development.
