Understanding Trauma: Insights and Healing Methods with Natalia Saldarriaga
The real language of love is understanding, and being compassionate towards your partner's trauma.
Ever wondered how emotional trauma can shape your life and relationships? In this episode of 'The Mindful Space', Michelle Chaffardet sits down with licensed mental health counselor Natalia Saldarriaga to unpack the complexities of trauma. Natalia, an expert in developmental trauma, dives into how emotional wounds can manifest physically and affect our interactions with others, whether romantic or platonic. She shares her knowledge on various types of trauma and common symptoms to watch for.
But it’s not all about identifying the problem; Natalia offers practical solutions too. She discusses effective methods for treating trauma, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and systematic desensitization. You’ll also hear about the importance of compassion, co-regulation, and mindfulness practices in the healing journey. Plus, Natalia touches on unique therapeutic approaches like storytelling and cinema therapy, making this episode a treasure trove of information for anyone looking to understand and heal from trauma.
Michelle and Natalia emphasize the role of empathy and understanding in supporting loved ones through their trauma. As Natalia beautifully puts it, 'The real language of love is understanding, and being compassionate towards your partner's trauma'. This episode isn’t just for those directly affected by trauma; it’s for anyone interested in mental health, whether you’re seeking to help yourself or support someone else.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools for breaking the stigma around mental health and embarking on a path toward healing.