Trauma, Chronic Illness, EMDR, and Resiliency with Erica Smith

Erica Smith, LCSW is a trauma therapist and practice owner at Whole Mentality. Erica discusses her experience being diagnosed with Lupus, funny trauma stories, and what it means to live with chronic illness. Enjoy this light conversation discussing trauma. 

 

00:34 The Power of Cold Emails

01:27 Trauma and Chronic Illness

01:36 Personal Stories of Trauma

05:32 Living with Chronic Illness

08:53 Understanding Spoon Theory

13:55 The Intersection of Trauma and Chronic Illness

22:41 Defining Trauma

33:54 Exploring Childhood Reactions in Adult Relationships

34:27 Understanding Trauma and Unmet Needs

35:18 Personal Reflections on Trauma Responses

39:05 The Impact of EMDR Therapy

41:53 Navigating Relationships and Trauma

47:01 The Role of EMDR in Healing

01:01:52 Supporting Loved Ones Through EMDR

01:04:51 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More

 

Erica Smith

Website https://www.wholementality.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wholementality/ 

@itsericakendra

 

Brittani

https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/ 

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