Recognizing and Naming Trauma Informed Narratives with Kyira Wackett

Balance Shared

Introduction to Episode

Kyira Wackett walks us through recognizing and naming trauma Informed Narrativesby referencing her own experiences and techniques.

Podcast Episode Summary

Kyira Wackett is a therapist and new (mother/parent). We talk about recognizing and naming trauma narratives and the shame-based thinking that comes with it. She frames this in her own experiences that include being a new mother in the middle of a pandemic.

She discusses the effects of trauma on the body, the difference between big T and little t trauma, and techniques on being able to talk about, externalize, and make space for these traumas to begin the process of acceptance.

Recommended Resources

For more information about Kyria Wackett and Adversity Rising go to adversityrising.com.

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