Jillian Schmitz
Jillian Schmitz
Jaayda Ellingham, MA, LMFT discusses adverse childhood experiences and their correlations to domestic violence.
Jaayda Ellingham, MA, LMFT discusses adverse childhood experiences and their correlations to domestic violence.
Jaayda Ellingham, MA, LMFT discusses adverse childhood experiences and their correlations to domestic violence.
Sunday 20th July 2025
Jaayda Ellingham discusses childhood trauma and its link to domestic violence, offering insights on emotional regulation and the benefits of therapy.
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Episode Overview
- Adverse Childhood Experiences can predict domestic violence outcomes.
- Mindfulness aids in emotional regulation and trauma recovery.
- Understanding the cycle of abuse is crucial for creating safety plans.
- Therapy is a proactive step towards healing and skill-building.
- The importance of destigmatizing therapy for abuse survivors.
Therapists are not sitting there judging you. If anything, they're getting really into your process and excited about the fact that you've shown up.
In the latest episode of Grey Maybe, host Jillian Schmitz welcomes back Jaayda Ellingham, MA, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has appeared on the podcast multiple times. This episode delves into the severe yet essential topics of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their correlation with domestic violence outcomes. Jaayda brings her extensive knowledge and empathetic perspective to discuss the criteria for ACEs and how they impact individuals later in life.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are significant predictors of various negative outcomes, including the likelihood of experiencing or perpetuating domestic violence. Jaayda emphasizes the importance of understanding these experiences and using tools like the ACE test to assess the extent of childhood trauma. Such understanding can lead to more effective interventions and support for those affected. A key focus of the discussion is emotional regulation and how it can be achieved through mindfulness techniques.
Jaayda explains how mindfulness practices can help individuals recognize and process their emotions, facilitating healing from trauma. By being present and aware, individuals can work towards repairing the frayed connections between their emotions and physical responses. The conversation also covers the cycle of abuse, highlighting its complexity and the challenges it presents for victims. Jaayda discusses how recognizing this cycle is the first step towards breaking free and developing a safety plan.
She stresses the importance of therapy as a proactive measure, not just for those who have suffered abuse but also for personal development and skill building. Throughout the episode, the importance of destigmatizing therapy is a recurring theme. Many people hesitate to seek therapy due to fear of judgment or misunderstanding of its purpose. Jaayda reassures listeners that therapy is a supportive environment where therapists are eager to help clients navigate their processes without judgment.
The episode concludes with Jaayda offering her insights and support to individuals currently facing abuse, encouraging them to seek therapy and develop safety plans. Her compassion and expertise make this episode an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with trauma or interested in learning more about its impacts.