142 Healing From Trauma: The Power of “Being With” Part 2
Sep 18, 2023
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Discover the power of community in healing trauma as Curt shares Cora and Cheyney's transformative journeys. Learn how embracing and accepting vulnerabilities rewires neural networks and promotes emotional well-being. Explore the healing power of feeling seen and wanted, both by others in a group setting and by God during times of suffering.
Bodily symptoms like panic signal a need for care, not a broken brain.
Acceptance from a community can lead to neural rewiring and healing from shame.
Deep dives
Understanding the Signal of Bodily Symptoms
The podcast delves into the idea that bodily symptoms like panic, anxiety, or depression are often signals from our brain indicating that something needs attention or care. Using examples of individuals like Cora and Chaney, it highlights how these symptoms are not signs of a broken brain but rather normal responses to circumstances. By reframing these symptoms as signals demanding care, the podcast emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing these bodily cues for healing to occur.
The Healing Power of Being Seen with Compassion
Another significant aspect discussed is the healing power of being seen with compassion, especially in moments of deep shame. Through the story of Chaney in a confessional community, the podcast explores how allowing oneself to be vulnerable and seen by others can lead to transformation and the rewiring of neural networks. The act of receiving acceptance and love from a community plays a crucial role in counteracting shame and fostering healing and growth.
Embracing Relationships for Healing and Transformation
The podcast concludes by emphasizing the essential role of relationships in navigating suffering and healing. It emphasizes the need to practice anticipating support and connection in times of distress. By providing examples from the experiences of individuals in the community, such as Chaney, the podcast underscores the transformative impact of knowing that others are present and willing to accompany one another through pain and growth. It highlights the profound healing potential found in the comfort and presence of a supportive community.
We pick up with Curt sharing about Cora’s experience in a story group. Specifically, we talk about about why Cora’s intense bouts of panic were her body’s way of saying “something is wrong and needs care and attention.” We also talk about a woman named Cheyney who experiences deep healing as a result of taking in the acceptance and embrace of other group members in the precise moment when she is feeling intense shame. This is how neural networks get rewired. This is how healing happens. We need other people.