Healing Family Connections
Healing Family Connections

Bear Psychology Podcast

Healing Family Connections

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Bear Psychology Podcast

Dr. Anna Baranowsky

Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery. Through her work she believes that when we share, dialogue and feel supported, it provides a powerful foundation for forward movement in our understanding and the care needed. In her own words "I have found that the most profound changes occur when a person truly feels heard and understood - I like to think of it as deeply BEARING WITNESS to life evolving. We can feel incredibly stuck when we live with our fears, stressors and troubles in isolation." Dr.Baranowsky is the host of the Bear Psychology Show, focusing on bearing witness to Evolving Mood, Mind, Health. Her talks revolve around recovery, relationships, work and life adventures. She is dedicated to assisting organizations and health professionals who help trauma survivors to ensure a trauma informed lens of care can grow in community health networks. With that vision in 1998, the Traumatology Institute Canada (TIC) was established. TIC has trained thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. Dr. Baranowsky serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. She has published in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response). Copyright: Dr. Anna Baranowsky, 2020

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Healing Begins with Us: Sisters' Journey from Trauma to Trust

“A childhood is supposed to be warm, loving and peaceful, but so many families are affected by the opposite.”

Can sibling rivalry turn into a lifelong bond? In this compelling episode of the Bear Psychology Podcast, Dr. Anna Baranowsky sits down with sisters Ronni Tichenor and Jennie Weaver to discuss their book 'Healing Begins with Us'. The sisters recount their turbulent childhood marked by abuse and how it drove a wedge between them. Despite the odds, they managed to mend their relationship and build a stronger bond.

With Ronni's expertise in family dynamics and Jennie's background in mental health, they provide valuable insights into breaking the cycle of intergenerational abuse. The conversation touches on how toxic family environments can shape sibling relationships, the importance of validation and truth-telling, and practical steps for initiating family healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the scars of a painful upbringing and looking for ways to heal and reconnect with loved ones.

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