Have you ever felt like you had to “bring something important” to therapy or skipped a session because you didn’t know what to talk about? You’re not alone. As someone who’s sat on both sides of the therapy room, as a trauma therapist and as a client, I know how much pressure we can put on ourselves to do therapy right. But what if showing up exactly as you are is enough?Expectations we put on ourselves can be the most challenging aspect of healing from trauma. In this video, I talk about the pressure many clients feel to be prepared for therapy and the impact it can have.Healing isn’t about knowing what to say. It’s not about knowing what to work on . Most times, it’s just about being present and willing to be seen. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself before a session, this one’s for you.I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments. Have you ever felt pressure to come to therapy with a plan or felt like you couldn’t show up because it was a difficult week, maybe reverted to some old coping mechanisms? Let’s talk about it. 💬

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We grow up with a variety of ideas about staying safe. Who we can and can’t be safe with. What not to do so we don’t end up in trouble or a bad situation.Some of it is helpful and important information. Unfortunately, much of it comes from fear based on lack of understanding and awareness. Sometimes we’re even taught to fear by making someone or something out to be dangerous… from seed oils to people who are trans.But what if the fear is misplaced? What if the real danger is closer to home than most people want to admit?In this video, I talk about the dangerous myths surrounding sexual abuse especially those that target the LGBTQ+ community and why this can lead to an even greater risk to our children.As a trauma therapist and survivor, I feel a deep responsibility to name what’s true and call out what’s harmful. We need to have hard, honest conversations because awareness is the beginning of real protection.Share your thoughts or your story in the comments,I’d love to hear from you.(I mentioned I was going to share a part of my story. I forgot to talk about it but it will be available on my blog tomorrow (Friday @‌5:30am MST). You can find it HERE.

This episode originally aired on YouTube.

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This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.

I recently asked my YouTube community to describe their healing journey in one word and what came back reminded me just how layered and nuanced the work of healing truly is.

We often expect… hope that healing should look linear, like we’re always supposed to be “better” than we were last week. But that’s not real life. That’s not real healing. The truth is, where you are today might not reflect where you were yesterday, and that’s okay. It’s not a step backward, it’s all part of your journey.

In this video, I talk about:

• Why healing is full of emotional shifts and how that’s normal

• How recognizing uncomfortable emotions is a sign of growth, not failure

• The way daily life and external stressors can impact how you feel

• How judgment-free self-reflection helps you move forward

• The importance of meeting yourself with honesty and compassion

Take a breath, check in with yourself, and if you feel called, share your one word in the comments. I’d love to hear it.

This episode originally aired on YouTube.

Don’t want to wait for the next episode? Head over to my YouTube Channel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PegygOliveiraMSW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with over 500 videos about Impact & Healing from Childhood Trauma.

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Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courageousjourneys.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have a question you’d like me to answer related to healing from childhood or emotional trauma, please send to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠qanda@courageousjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This podcast is for informational purposes and is not mental health advice nor a replacement for professional mental health treatment.