Ask The Expert: Dr. Constance Scharff - Releasing Trauma From Body TissueAsk The Expert: Dr. Constance Scharff - Releasing Trauma From Body Tissue
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Constance Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, and mental health. She is founder of the Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health Research. In the past, she served Rock to Recovery, a music-based addiction and trauma treatment program, as VP Business Development, and Science and Research Chair and was Senior Addiction Research Fellow and Director of Addiction Research for Cliffside Malibu addiction treatment center.
1:00:49•13 Sept 2022
Healing Trauma Through the Body: Insights from Dr. Constance Scharff
“Abstinence is just a tool I use for the recovery from addiction or trauma is in connection with other people, with other people.”
Ever wondered how trauma lingers in the body and affects your path to recovery? Dr. Constance Scharff, a globally recognized expert in addiction and trauma recovery, shares her compelling journey and professional insights in this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'. From her own childhood trauma to becoming a leading voice in somatic therapies, Dr. Scharff delves into how trauma embeds itself in our tissues and the transformative power of addressing it physically.
In a candid conversation, she breaks down the complex relationship between trauma and addiction, shedding light on why some people turn to substances as a coping mechanism. But it's not all heavy - Dr. Scharff also talks about the surprising role of laughter in healing, making this episode a balanced mix of profound wisdom and uplifting moments. For those intrigued by the intersection of mental health and spirituality, Dr.
Scharff offers valuable perspectives on how connection and spirituality play pivotal roles in recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone else, her insights provide a fresh, holistic approach to healing. Tune in for an episode that promises not just to inform but to inspire, offering new ways to think about and tackle the deep-seated effects of trauma.
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