[Ai assist:] Psychotherapist and author Elke Scholz shares about the transformative power of expressive arts and the vital importance of deep listening. Elke relates her personal journey from a child struggling with anxiety and dyslexia to finding her "genius" in the arts and helping others do the same. We get into the mechanics of trauma, the 11 layers of anxiety, and why simple acknowledgment is the first step toward healing in any relationship.

Approximate Chapter Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Elke Scholes

01:25 - Finding "Genius" in the Arts

05:56 - Elke’s Journey: Dyslexia, Anxiety & German Heritage

14:02 - What is Expressive Arts Therapy?

18:33 - Making the Unconscious Conscious

25:50 - The Science of Expressive Arts & Neuroscience

30:06 - How EMDR & "Flash" Therapy Process Trauma

35:50 - The 11 Layers of Anxiety

44:56 - Why We Think We’re Wrong

49:00 - The Power of Deep Listening & Acknowledgment

54:02 - The Best Tip for Couples’ Communication

56:08 - How to Connect with Elke

https://elkescholz.com

https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Your-Life-how-book/dp/0973602341

https://youtube.com/@elkescholz1143

https://x.com/AnxietyWarrior1

https://www.facebook.com/elke.scholz.71

https://linkedin.com/in/elkescholztherapist

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