What is somatic-based trauma therapy?
Caroline Pegram is a dedicated somatic-based trauma therapist who collaborates with a psychiatrist and a supportive team to enhance her therapeutic practice. Drawing from her personal experience with treatments like ketamine therapy and EMDR, Caroline offers a unique perspective on trauma healing by integrating psychodynamic principles with body-focused techniques. She emphasizes the importance of agency and choice in the healing process, advocating for a bottom-up approach that utilizes bodily sensations to address deep-rooted patterns and traumas. Caroline is passionate about supporting survivors of complex trauma, particularly in addiction treatment settings, and believes in celebrating healing milestones while fostering empathy and self-compassion to break cycles of shame and self-rejection.
Key TakeAways
- Caroline Pegram integrates psychodynamic approaches with somatic-based techniques to help survivors heal.
- Bottom-up healing approach in therapy focuses on accessing parts held by the brain through body sensations.
- Self-disgust developed as a survival strategy can lead to intense shame and self-rejection in trauma survivors.
- Understanding protective parts and approaching self-harming behaviors with empathy is crucial for healing.
- Caroline Pegram emphasizes acceptance of dark emotions as a normal part of life to move towards healing and hope.
- Transitioning to body-focused therapies like acupuncture and ketamine therapy can support holistic healing and trauma recovery.
- Rebuilding trust and seeking relational wellness can be challenging due to past relational wounds, but prioritizing self-care is essential for potential healing.
Actionable Insights
- Emphasize the significance of a bottom-up healing approach in therapy
- Acknowledge and understand self-disgust as a survival strategy in trauma survivors
- Approach self-harming behaviors with empathy and self-compassion
- Support the acceptance of dark emotions without judgment
- Explore body-focused therapies for healing and trauma recovery
- Acknowledge trust issues and invest time in personal healing practices
- Prioritize self-care and reflection for potential relational healing
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