12 Best Podcasts for Healing Childhood Trauma
LAST UPDATED: APRIL 2026
Healing from childhood trauma often feels isolating, like the memories and emotions live in a language no one else speaks. This guide offers twelve carefully chosen podcasts that bring clinical insight, compassionate storytelling, and practical tools. Whether you’re just beginning to name your pain or deep into recovery, these voices can help you reclaim your story and step toward lasting healing.
Last reviewed: June 2026 by Annie Wright, LMFT
- When Silence Speaks: Recognizing Emotional Neglect
- Voices That Understand: Finding Validation in Shared Stories
- Mapping the Inner Landscape: Trauma and the Proverbial House of Life™
- Reclaiming the Exiled Selves: Integration Through Narrative
- Grounding in Terra Firma: Practical Tools for Present Healing
- The Role of Attachment: Podcasts That Illuminate Connection
- Self-Compassion and Beyond: Cultivating a Healing Relationship with Yourself
- Frequently Asked Questions
The best podcasts for healing childhood trauma are ones that treat survivors as intelligent adults capable of integrating both clinical understanding and personal narrative without being talked down to or pushed toward premature forgiveness. What they offer is validation, framework, and the felt sense of being truly heard in an experience that is often invisible to the outside world. Not every podcast suits every listener; the right one is usually the one whose host’s voice and framing match the particular kind of wound you’re carrying. In my work with driven women, the hardest part of early recovery is often the isolation, and a good podcast can interrupt that isolation in the hour between sessions.
In short: The best podcasts for childhood trauma healing offer clinical accuracy and survivor validation without requiring listeners to explain or defend their experience to access support.
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I’ve supported driven women through childhood trauma recovery across more than 15,000 clinical hours, and access to consistent, well-framed psychoeducation outside the therapy hour meaningfully accelerates the healing process. Bessel van der Kolk, MD, documented how trauma recovery is enhanced by narrative coherence and community validation, both of which well-chosen podcast content can provide as a complement to direct treatment (van der Kolk 2014).
When Silence Speaks: Recognizing Emotional Neglect
Felicity’s breath forms small clouds in the crisp morning air as her dog tugs eagerly on the leash, nose to the ground. The neighborhood is quiet, save for distant birds and the rhythmic crunch of leaves underfoot. She pulls her jacket tighter, earbuds snug in, and presses play on a podcast she found just last night. The voice on the other end is calm but urgent, a therapist describing emotional neglect in terms that strike too close to home.
For years, Felicity has carried a nameless ache, an emptiness she couldn’t quite explain. At 39, teaching English by day, she’s always been drawn to stories, words, and meaning, but her own story felt fragmented, as if she was missing a chapter. Today, the podcast host names it plainly: “Invisible wounds left by caregivers who were physically present but emotionally absent.” The words resonate like a key turning in a lock.
She slows her pace, the dog sensing the shift, pausing to look up at her. Felicity’s eyes prick with tears, not from sadness alone, but from recognition. This is the language she’s craved, the clinical framework that validates what she felt as a child but could never voice. The podcast weaves in clinical concepts and real-life stories with such tenderness that Felicity feels less alone in her struggle.
In my clinical work, I see this moment often, when a driven woman like Felicity finally hears a description of her childhood pain that fits. It’s more than just naming trauma; it’s the first step toward reclaiming parts of herself that were exiled, lost in silence. These podcasts become more than background noise, they serve as companions on the path toward healing, offering not just understanding but practical tools grounded in frameworks like the Proverbial House of Life and the Four Exiled Selves.
As Felicity’s dog pulls forward again, she takes a steadying breath and presses pause. She knows the journey ahead won’t be easy, but for the first time, it feels possible. The voice in her ear hasn’t just told a story, it’s handed her the words to rewrite her own.
Podcasts to Understand, Heal, and Rebuild from Childhood Trauma
Felicity, a 39-year-old English teacher, scrolls through podcast apps late at night, searching for something that can help her make sense of the knots in her past. She wants more than just stories, she’s looking for clinically grounded insight that can guide her through understanding her childhood trauma, support her healing journey, and help her rebuild a sense of self she’s long felt fragmented. For driven and driven women like Felicity, podcasts can be a powerful companion, but they’re only part of the path.
The first step in healing childhood trauma is gaining a clear understanding of what it is and how it manifests. Podcasts like *The Trauma Therapist Podcast* and *The Empowered Self* offer listeners a deep dive into the clinical frameworks behind trauma, concepts like the Proverbial House of Life, where trauma disrupts the foundational structures of safety and identity. In my clinical experience, these shows can be invaluable for driven women who want to intellectually grasp the patterns they see in their relationships and internal world. Yet, understanding trauma alone doesn’t heal it; it’s the groundwork for the next steps.
Healing requires more than knowledge, it demands compassionate guidance to process painful emotions and fragmented parts of the self. *Unlocking Us* by Brené Brown and *Therapy Chat* create spaces where vulnerability and resilience coexist. These podcasts often incorporate frameworks like the Four Exiled Selves, helping listeners recognize the dissociated parts of themselves, those hidden feelings and memories that trauma has forced underground. I often recommend these shows to clients who are ready to sit with discomfort and begin reclaiming those exiled pieces. Still, for many, the emotional work these podcasts encourage needs to be paired with professional support to avoid getting stuck or retraumatized.
Finally, rebuilding a life after trauma involves creating new patterns of safety, connection, and self-compassion. *The Calm Collective* and *The Mindful Minute* promote mindfulness and grounding techniques rooted in practices like Terra Firma, which anchors clients in the present to counteract trauma’s disruptive effects. From my clinical lens, these podcasts provide practical tools that complement therapy, empowering listeners to cultivate resilience in their daily lives. However, it’s essential to recognize that podcasts can’t replace the tailored interventions and relational attunement available in therapy.
For Felicity and others seeking to heal, podcasts offer a layered resource: they illuminate complex trauma concepts, foster emotional processing, and teach grounding practices. But they are a complement, not a substitute, for the relational work and clinical expertise that transform trauma into true healing. If you’re listening and resonating, consider how these shows might fit into your broader healing strategy, and when it’s time to reach out for professional guidance.
Childhood trauma refers to experiences of abuse, neglect, or other adverse events during childhood that overwhelm a child’s ability to cope, leading to lasting psychological, emotional, and physiological effects. This definition is grounded in the work of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD, a leading researcher in trauma and PTSD.
In plain terms: It’s when tough things happen to a child that are so hard to handle that they affect how that child feels, thinks, and relates to others, even into adulthood.
Understanding Your Story: Podcasts That Illuminate Childhood’s Shadows
Felicity, a 39-year-old English teacher, often finds herself revisiting the tangled narratives of her childhood. She’s searching for podcasts that don’t just scratch the surface but help her understand the deep-rooted patterns shaping her present. For many driven and driven women like Felicity, understanding trauma is the critical first step to healing. It’s not about replaying every painful detail but recognizing how early experiences influence current relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation.
In my clinical practice, I often recommend podcasts that provide accessible frameworks to demystify trauma. Shows like *The Trauma Therapist Podcast* and *Unlocking Us* with Brené Brown offer a compassionate lens on trauma’s complexity. They walk listeners through the science of neurobiology and attachment, making the invisible wounds visible and understandable. These podcasts help listeners situate their experiences within clinically grounded models such as the Proverbial House of Life, which maps how childhood events build the foundations of identity and emotional response.
However, it’s essential to recognize that podcasts alone are rarely a complete solution. They are a valuable starting point, a way to feel less isolated and more seen. But healing childhood trauma also requires intentional, personalized work. Podcasts can provide insight but don’t replace the guidance of a therapist who can help you navigate your Four Exiled Selves, the parts of you that carry shame, fear, anger, and grief from early wounds. As you listen, it’s helpful to journal or reflect on your reactions and consider how these insights might surface in your daily life or relationships.
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Some podcasts go further, offering practical tools for rebuilding, like *Terrible, Thanks for Asking*, which blends storytelling with mental health resources, or *The Calm Collective*, which explores grief and resilience. These shows are excellent companions for the next phase of healing, supporting listeners as they begin to rebuild trust and safety within themselves. But again, as much as these resources empower, I caution clients that they’re best used alongside therapeutic work that addresses trauma’s complexity with nuance and care.
For Felicity and others on this path, understanding your story through podcasts can be both illuminating and empowering. Just remember: these narratives are your guideposts, not your destination. Healing unfolds in the ongoing, embodied work of reclaiming your whole self, beyond the trauma and toward the life you’re building now.
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Guiding Your Journey: Podcasts That Illuminate Understanding and Healing
Felicity, a 39-year-old English teacher, often finds herself scrolling through podcast lists, searching for something that can help her unravel the tangled threads of her childhood. She wants to understand what happened, why it shaped her this way, and how she might begin to heal. This phase, seeking clarity and insight, is crucial. In my practice, I see many driven and driven women like Felicity arrive here, eager for knowledge but unsure how to sift through the overwhelming amount of information. Podcasts dedicated to childhood trauma can be a powerful starting point, offering both validation and education.
One podcast I often recommend for this stage is *The Trauma Therapist Podcast*. Hosted by a licensed therapist, it dives into the lived experiences of trauma survivors alongside expert clinicians. What stands out is its balance between clinical insight and raw human stories, which helps listeners like Felicity recognize the patterns in their own lives without feeling lost in jargon. However, I caution that while understanding is vital, knowledge alone won’t heal the wounds. It’s the first step, not the finish line.
Another excellent resource is *Unlocking Us* with Brené Brown. The episodes that explore vulnerability and shame resonate deeply with those who grew up feeling unseen or unworthy. Brown’s clinical grounding in social work and research lends credibility, while her warm, conversational style makes complex emotional landscapes approachable. For driven women wrestling with perfectionism and self-criticism, this podcast can gently challenge long-held internalized beliefs. Still, the journey from understanding to healing often requires more personalized support.
A clinical framework that complements these podcasts is the Proverbial House of Life, which conceptualizes our inner world as a home with rooms representing different parts of ourselves and our experiences. By listening and reflecting, Felicity can begin to identify which “rooms” are cluttered with unresolved pain or locked behind fear. This metaphor helps bridge the gap between abstract knowledge and embodied healing.
A therapeutic model conceptualizing the psyche as a house, with different rooms representing various aspects of self and experiences. Originating from integrative psychotherapy frameworks, it helps clients explore internal conflicts and unresolved trauma. (Adapted from Annie Wright, LMFT clinical practice)
In plain terms: Think of your mind like a house with rooms filled with memories and feelings. Healing means going into those rooms, sorting through what’s there, and making peace with what you find.
Podcasts focused on insight and validation provide an essential foundation, but they aren’t a substitute for tailored therapeutic work. I often remind clients that while these audio companions can foster awareness, they don’t replace the safe container of therapy where real transformation happens. For driven and driven women like Felicity, podcasts can spark the desire to rebuild, but the rebuilding itself requires hands-on, relational work. These resources are a compass pointing toward healing, not the destination itself.
The Both/And of Healing Childhood Trauma
Felicity scrolls through her podcast app, earbuds in, the hum of the city fading as she leans into voices that promise understanding. As a 39-year-old English teacher, she’s no stranger to complexity, language, context, narrative arc, and she’s searching for the same nuance in her healing journey. She wants to understand her childhood trauma, to name what’s been unnamed, and to find ways to move forward. The podcasts she finds offer a powerful both/and: they teach and soothe, validate and challenge, illuminate pain while pointing toward hope.
In my clinical work, I often see how podcasts can serve as a vital first step in the healing process. They offer accessibility and a sense of community, especially for driven and driven women like Felicity who may feel isolated by their experiences. Podcasts dedicated to understanding trauma, like “The Trauma Therapist Podcast” or “Unlocking Us with Brené Brown”,do an excellent job of breaking down complex psychological concepts into relatable stories and actionable insights. They help listeners identify patterns in their own lives and normalize emotions that might feel overwhelming or shameful. Yet, this is just one side of the coin: understanding doesn’t always equal healing.
Healing childhood trauma is a process that requires more than knowledge. Podcasts that focus on healing, such as “Therapy for Black Girls” or “The Calm Collective”,blend clinical wisdom with personal narratives, fostering emotional connection and self-compassion. These episodes often incorporate tools from frameworks like the Proverbial House of Life or the Four Exiled Selves, helping listeners recognize parts of themselves that have been hidden or wounded. For Felicity, hearing others articulate experiences similar to hers can be profoundly validating. But it’s important to remember that these podcasts, while helpful, cannot replace the personalized guidance of therapy. They offer hope and direction but not the tailored interventions necessary for deep, lasting change.
The third part of this both/and is rebuilding, what comes after the understanding and initial healing. Podcasts such as “Terrific Women” or “The Mindful Minute” provide strategies for cultivating resilience, establishing healthy boundaries, and integrating new narratives of self-worth and safety. They encourage driven and driven women to reclaim agency in their lives and relationships, often incorporating elements from the Terra Firma approach to grounding and stability. In therapy, we work on creating a safe “home base” within oneself, and these podcasts can complement that work by offering consistent reminders and practical exercises. Still, the rebuilding phase is complex and ongoing, and it’s a journey best supported by a clinician who can adapt to the unique contours of each individual’s story.
Felicity’s experience highlights a crucial truth: podcasts are invaluable companions on the path to healing childhood trauma, but they’re one part of a multifaceted process. They excel in education, community-building, and inspiration, but healing and rebuilding often require the deeper, personalized work found in therapy. For driven women committed to transformation, podcasts can open the door, but the real work happens when you step inside.
The Systemic Lens: Healing Childhood Trauma in Context
Felicity sits at her kitchen table, the morning light soft on her notebook. She’s been listening to a podcast episode about childhood trauma and feels a flicker of recognition, but also confusion. Her memories of feeling unseen and unheard as a child don’t exist in isolation. They’re woven into the cultural expectations of her family, her community, and society at large. For many driven women like Felicity, trauma isn’t just personal, it’s systemic.
When we talk about healing childhood trauma through a systemic lens, we’re acknowledging that trauma lives not only in individual stories but also within cultural, gendered, and societal narratives. Podcasts that focus on this broader perspective help listeners understand how factors like patriarchy, racial dynamics, class, and intergenerational patterns shape childhood experiences. In my clinical work, I often see how these forces influence the Four Exiled Selves, the parts of ourselves we push away to survive. Recognizing that these exiles are not just personal wounds but reflections of systemic pressures can be a profound step in healing.
One podcast I recommend for this perspective is “The Trauma Therapist Podcast” hosted by Guy Macpherson. It dives into how systemic issues weave into personal trauma, providing interviews with clinicians who discuss societal factors that complicate recovery. Clinically, I find this resource valuable because it bridges individual healing with social awareness, helping listeners situate their pain within larger frameworks. Yet, it’s crucial to remember that understanding systemic trauma is just one part of the journey. These podcasts offer insight but don’t replace the need for tailored therapy that addresses your unique history within these contexts.
Another essential resource is “Therapy for Black Girls,” which centers on the intersection of race, gender, and trauma. For women navigating multiple cultural identities, this podcast offers both validation and strategies for healing. From my clinical vantage point, such resources affirm the Terra Firma framework, grounding one’s identity and healing in the reality of cultural experiences and community. They highlight the importance of culturally responsive therapy that honors these layers rather than glossing over them.
Still, while these podcasts provide a powerful lens, they can’t do the heavy lifting alone. Healing childhood trauma, especially when entangled with systemic forces, often requires more than understanding. It calls for rebuilding safety, trust, and self-compassion within a supportive therapeutic relationship. We work on this by integrating the Proverbial House of Life framework, which helps map out how trauma affects different life areas, from self-worth to relationships. Podcasts can inspire and educate, but they don’t replace the nuanced, ongoing work of therapy with a clinician who can hold the complexity of your story.
For Felicity and others like her, podcasts that bring systemic awareness are invaluable. They offer language to make sense of disorienting feelings and illuminate the forces that shaped her childhood. But healing is not a solo act. It’s a process that blends knowledge with deep, compassionate clinical care, one that honors both the personal and systemic nature of trauma.
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Understanding Your Past: Podcasts That Illuminate Childhood Roots
Felicity, a 39-year-old English teacher, often finds herself searching for clarity about her childhood experiences. She wants to understand the subtle ways her early years have shaped her adult relationships and emotional patterns. Podcasts can be powerful companions in this journey of discovery, offering narratives and expert insights that resonate deeply. But while these audio resources can illuminate your past, they rarely replace the nuanced guidance of therapy. Especially when childhood wounds run deep.
One podcast I frequently recommend for those like Felicity is *The Childhood Unwrapped*. It blends personal stories with clinical expertise, unpacking complex trauma concepts in accessible language. This podcast aligns well with the Proverbial House of Life framework, helping listeners explore how foundational experiences create the architecture of their emotional world. I often see that when listeners begin to identify with these stories, it sparks a critical first step: naming and making sense of their early wounds.
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Another valuable resource is *Healing from Within*, which offers episodes grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory. This podcast can help you understand the biological and relational imprints of childhood trauma. Clinically, I find it supports the work we do around the Four Exiled Selves. The parts of ourselves that carry pain, fear, or shame from childhood. Hearing these concepts explained aloud can normalize these internal experiences and reduce the isolation many feel.
That said, it’s important to recognize when podcasts become a holding pattern rather than a healing path. For driven and driven women like Felicity, it’s tempting to gather knowledge endlessly without engaging in the more challenging work of integration and rebuilding. Podcasts offer understanding, but they can’t replace the Terra Firma of therapy. The grounded, relational space where trauma is not just understood but transformed.
If you find yourself resonating with these themes, I encourage you to use podcasts as a supplement to clinical support. Start by listening to episodes that resonate most and journaling your reflections. When you’re ready, bring those insights into therapy where we can work on the tangible steps toward healing and rebuilding your sense of safety, self-compassion, and connection. Podcasts open the door; therapy helps you walk through it.
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How to Heal Childhood Trauma: Moving from Listening to Living It
In my work with clients healing from childhood trauma, podcasts often play a role similar to books: they’re the private, portable, low-risk entry point. You can listen while you drive, while you fold laundry, while you run. And something a host says lands in a way that opens a door. You feel less alone. You start to understand that what happened to you has a name, a clinical framework, a research base, and a community of people who lived it. That’s genuinely valuable. And at some point in nearly every client’s journey, I notice a shift: the listening stops being generative and starts being a way of staying close to the edge of healing without quite stepping in.
That’s not a criticism. It’s a very human thing. Healing is vulnerable, and podcasts let you stay near it safely. But eventually the work requires something more than information: it requires experience. The nervous system doesn’t reorganize through understanding alone. It reorganizes through safe, repeated experiences. Of being witnessed, of feeling a feeling without it destroying you, of trying something new inside a relationship that can hold you when it’s hard. That’s what clinical support provides that even the best podcast can’t.
For childhood trauma specifically, I find EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to be one of the most effective clinical approaches. What I appreciate about EMDR for early wounding is that it doesn’t require you to tell the whole story verbally. Many childhood experiences aren’t stored as coherent narratives, but as fragments of sensation, image, and emotion. EMDR meets the material where it actually lives. Clients often describe a significant shift in how a memory feels after processing. It becomes less vivid, less charged, more clearly in the past. That shift in the body is different from an intellectual insight, and it tends to hold.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is another modality I use extensively with childhood trauma clients. Developed by Peter Levine, SE works with the physiological residue of early overwhelming experiences. The bracing, the collapse, the chronic hypervigilance that lives in the muscles and the breath. Many of my clients have listened to dozens of hours of trauma podcasts and can articulate exactly what happened to their nervous systems. But they’re still living with those nervous system patterns running in the background. SE helps complete the interrupted responses that childhood trauma freezes in place. It’s slow, careful work, and for many clients it’s the piece that makes everything else click.
Attachment-focused therapy addresses the particular relational legacy of childhood trauma: the ways early experiences with caregivers who were frightening, inconsistent, or emotionally absent shaped your internal working model of relationships. Many clients who’ve listened to episodes about attachment theory can identify their style. Anxious, avoidant, disorganized. But identifying it doesn’t shift it. The shift happens inside an attuned therapeutic relationship that demonstrates, over and over, that safe connection is real and available. That’s not something a podcast host can provide, no matter how skilled they are.
One thing I want to say clearly to anyone who’s been in “podcast mode” for a while: it’s okay that you started there. It means you were doing what you could with what felt safe. The fact that you’re reading about this, listening to those conversations, gathering language for your experience. That’s not avoidance. It’s preparation. But preparation is most useful when it leads somewhere. And “somewhere” can be as simple as booking one consultation call with a therapist who specializes in childhood trauma.
When you’re ready to take that next step, I’d encourage you to explore therapy with Annie or take our free quiz to get a clearer sense of what kind of support fits where you are right now. Healing childhood trauma is real, and it moves at the pace your nervous system allows. But it does move. You don’t have to just listen to other people’s healing stories. Yours can start, too.
Q: How can podcasts help me understand childhood trauma better?
Podcasts offer accessible, often deeply personal insights into childhood trauma, helping listeners recognize patterns and validate their experiences. Many feature expert interviews, clinical frameworks like the Proverbial House of Life, and survivor stories that illuminate the complex impact trauma has on identity and relationships. In my clinical experience, they can be a powerful first step toward awareness, but they’re most effective when paired with personalized therapy.
Q: Are there podcasts specifically focused on healing childhood trauma?
Yes, several podcasts center explicitly on healing, exploring tools like somatic therapy, inner child work, and the Four Exiled Selves framework. These shows often guide listeners through practical steps and emotional processing to rebuild a sense of safety and self-compassion. Clinically, I find these resources invaluable for supplementing therapy, offering ongoing support between sessions.
Q: Can listening to trauma-related podcasts replace therapy?
Podcasts can be incredibly validating and educational, but they don’t replace the nuanced, tailored work of therapy. Childhood trauma affects each person uniquely, and professional guidance is essential to safely unpack and integrate these experiences. In my practice, I encourage clients to use podcasts as a complement, not a substitute, for clinical support.
Q: How do these podcasts address rebuilding after trauma?
Many recommended podcasts focus on rebuilding by emphasizing groundedness, self-awareness, and relational healing, concepts aligned with the Terra Firma framework I use clinically. They often include stories of resilience and practical advice for establishing healthy boundaries and fostering secure attachments, which are critical steps toward reclaiming your life.
Q: Are all trauma podcasts clinically accurate and safe to listen to?
Not always. While many hosts are trauma-informed professionals, others may share personal opinions without clinical backing. It’s important to discern which podcasts are grounded in evidence-based frameworks and trauma-informed care. I recommend selecting shows that reference clinical models or feature licensed therapists to ensure you’re receiving safe, accurate guidance.
Q: How do I know which podcast is right for me?
Choosing a podcast depends on where you are in your healing journey. If you’re just beginning to understand trauma, shows that focus on education and identification might be best. For deeper healing, look for those emphasizing therapeutic techniques and emotional processing. I advise tuning into a few episodes to see which hosts resonate with your experience and needs.
Q: Can these podcasts help with relationship struggles stemming from childhood trauma?
Absolutely. Many podcasts address how childhood wounds impact adult relationships, exploring attachment styles, communication challenges, and self-sabotage. They often provide clinically informed strategies to rebuild trust and intimacy. In therapy, we use these insights alongside frameworks like the Four Exiled Selves to support relational growth and healing.
Q: What should I do if a podcast triggers difficult emotions?
If you feel overwhelmed or triggered, pause the podcast and practice grounding techniques, deep breathing, sensory awareness, or reaching out to a support person. Podcasts can open painful wounds, so it’s crucial to prioritize your safety. Clinically, I recommend having a therapist or trusted support network to process intense feelings that arise from this kind of content.
Related Reading
, van der Kolk, Bessel A. *The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma*. New York: Viking, 2014.
, Herman, Judith Lewis. *Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence, from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror*. New York: Basic Books, 1992.
, Levine, Peter A. *Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma*. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1997.
, Siegel, Daniel J. *The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are*. 2nd ed. New York: Guilford Press, 2012.
References
Peer-Reviewed Research (Vancouver)
- van der Kolk BA, Wang JB, Yehuda R, Bedrosian L, Coker AR, Harrison C, et al. Effects of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD on self-experience. PLoS One. 2024;19(1):e0295926. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0295926. PMID: 38198456.
- Payne P, Levine PA, Crane-Godreau MA. Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy. Front Psychol. 2015;6:93. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00093. PMID: 25699005.
Books & Cultural Sources (Chicago Author-Date)
- Brown, Brené. Daring Greatly. Penguin Audio, 2012.
- Oliver, Mary. Devotions. Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2017.
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