#46 - On Healing Complex Trauma

This is part 4 of a four-episode series on understanding the origins and characteristics of complex trauma as well as paving a holistic path of healing.

In this episode, Aadam and I talk about a holistic approach to healing complex trauma using the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model, wrapping up our series on complex trauma.

How do proper nutrition and sleep impact my healing and recovery? What are some grounding techniques that could help me deal with my triggers? How can relationships help me heal my old wounds? Is a spiritual connection a necessary component of the healing process? These and other questions are explored in this episode.

Resources used and mentioned in the episode:
- Video series on complex trauma by Tim Fletcher
- Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb
- How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
- When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection by Dr. Gabor Maté
- The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation by Dr. Stephen Porges
- Anger release scene from the series, "How to Get Away with Murder",  played by Viola Davis
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by ​​Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk (main book), and related workbook 
- Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa

Additional resources:
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Dr. Lindsay Gibson
- The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness out of Blame by Pete Walker
- Forgiveness: How to Make Peace With Your Past and Get on With Your Life by Dr. Sidney Simon and Suzanne Simon
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma by Pete Walker
- Polyvagal Safety: Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation by Dr. Stephen Porges