Healing Sexual Trauma: Freedom & Body Awareness

Healing Sexual Trauma: Freedom & Body Awareness

Healing from sexual trauma is a journey that demands immense courage and perseverance. In this heartfelt episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Erika Shershun, the author of 'Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience'. Erika, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and somatic psychotherapist, specializes in helping survivors of sexual trauma reclaim their sense of self and freedom.

Erika shares her own path to healing and emphasizes the importance of working with the body to process trauma. She believes that while the road to recovery may be challenging and uncomfortable at times, the rewards are well worth the effort. From regaining a sense of safety and embodiment to reconnecting with creativity and spontaneity, Erika highlights the transformative potential of dedicated healing work.

Throughout their conversation, Valeria and Erika discuss practical tools for trauma recovery, such as energy work, self-compassion, and boundary-setting. Erika also sheds light on common trauma symptoms and the vital role of silencing shame. She underscores the power of vulnerability and forgiveness in the healing process, reminding listeners that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but so is joy.

If you're seeking ways to navigate your own healing journey or support someone you care about, this episode offers valuable insights and compassionate guidance. Tune in to discover how you can work towards a new way of being, where both suffering and joy coexist.