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What does it take to fill the void? Developmental trauma and dissociation with Saj Razvi
Dec 1, 2023
Psychedelic Somatic Institute founder and trauma expert, Saj Razvi, joins the host to explore topics such as treatment resistance, developmental trauma, the concept of the void, reenacting abusive relationships, somatic reenactment, attachment vs love, and the importance of experiential trauma treatments.
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- Developmental trauma and neglect can lead to the experience of an emotional void, which requires engaging with painful emotions for healing.
- Love can be developed and experienced at any stage of life, even in individuals with severely damaged attachment.
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The Importance of Addressing Early Childhood Trauma
The podcast episode explores the significance of early childhood trauma, specifically neglect and emotional voids that result from a lack of attuned and caring adults during development. It highlights the enduring impact of these experiences and emphasizes the need to recognize them as formative experiences that shape identity and self-esteem. The episode discusses the challenges of filling the void left by the lack of attuned nurture and the importance of engaging with the darkness and painful emotions associated with these traumas. It also highlights the role of dissociation in preventing healing and suggests that going into the nightmare and allowing it to arise in therapy can be the path towards healing.
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