Dr. Jacob Ham, a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma work, joins Forrest to explore what really helps people work with trauma. They discuss cultivating a felt sense of connection, empathy, the value of anger, the transformative power of presence and connection, and the importance of individuality and authenticity in trauma therapy.

Sometimes part of healing trauma means learning how to be human. This episode is the last episode of our Mental Health Reboot series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Jacob Ham, who was introduced in Stephanie Foo’s episode earlier this week, helped Stephanie through her case of complex PTSD and discusses how to live with the hardest things that have happened to you. Dr. Ham is the Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He sees children, youth, adults, and families across the age range and for a variety of issues. In this episode we talk about: What Dr. Ham says may be the “most important thing he’s discovered” as a therapistWhy he shuts down his clients’ attempts to intellectualize their experiencesKairos versus kronos Why Dr. Ham says the Incredible Hulk is so important to himThe concept of mentalizationWhat it means to love exquisitelyAnd whether or not we have to learn to love ourselves before we can learn to love othersContent Warning: Explicit language.Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacob-ham-453See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renowned therapist Dr. Jacob Ham discusses attuning to individuals' growth journey and relationship dynamics, emphasizing the art of meeting people where they are. The podcast explores empathy, healing relationships, and growth, highlighting the importance of love and responding to hate. Dr. Ham's journey in psychotherapy, opening one's heart, and navigating emotional closures in relationships are also discussed, focusing on cultivating wisdom, compassion, and surrender for personal growth.