Bonita Ackerman du Preez
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
#57 Understanding the Conscious Mind and Its Challenges in Trauma: PART TWO
#57 Understanding the Conscious Mind and Its Challenges in Trauma: PART TWO
#57 Understanding the Conscious Mind and Its Challenges in Trauma: PART TWO
Sunday 4th May 2025
Explore how trauma affects trust and relationships in this episode with Bonita Ackerman du Preez. Learn how to rebuild connections after trauma.
5 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Compassionate
Healing
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Mindful Recovery
Healing Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
74 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Why Trauma Challenges Our Trust and Connection
Episode Overview
- Trauma can make trusting others difficult.
- Hypervigilance is common among trauma survivors.
- Isolation often becomes a coping mechanism.
- Trauma affects both new and existing relationships.
- Rebuilding trust is possible through targeted recovery methods.
Trauma can profoundly affect how we view and interact with other people.
Ever wondered why trauma leaves us feeling wary of others, yet yearning for connection? In this enlightening episode of The Trauma Recovery School, Bonita Ackerman du Preez dives into the complexities of the conscious mind when faced with trauma. It's part two of a deep discussion that touches on how trauma impacts our trust and relationships. Bonita, a seasoned trauma recovery therapist, breaks down the paradox of needing connection while being terrified of betrayal.
Trauma can teach our brains to see people as threats, making trust a scarce commodity. This hypervigilance isn't just exhausting; it can lead to isolation as a coping mechanism. Bonita uses relatable anecdotes and a sprinkle of humour—like an unexpected Siri interruption—to keep the conversation engaging. Relationships take a hit too. Whether it's with family, friends, or colleagues, trauma survivors often struggle with intimacy and vulnerability. Bonita highlights how these challenges make forming new connections daunting. But there's hope!
Through her Trauma Recovery Method program, she shares ways to rebuild trust and resolve root traumas. If you're grappling with similar issues or just curious about the topic, this episode offers a compassionate and informative look at how trauma shapes our interactions. You'll walk away with a better understanding of why you might feel the way you do and some tools to help mend those broken connections. So, why not give it a listen?
It might just be the insight you need to start healing.