The Trauma Recovery SchoolThe Trauma Recovery School
Bonita Ackerman du Preez
'The Trauma Recovery School' offers practical tools to tackle anxiety and stress rooted in past traumas with expert guidance from Bonita Ackerman du Preez.
Episodes: 126
The Trauma Recovery School: Conquering Anxiety and Stress from Past Traumas
Curious about how past traumas shape your anxiety and stress? 'The Trauma Recovery School' dives into these hidden connections, offering a lifeline to those grappling with everyday anxieties. Hosted by Bonita Ackerman du Preez, an award-winning trauma recovery therapist, this podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and managing the emotional fallout from traumatic experiences. Bonita's unique Integrated Trauma System provides listeners with practical tools to combat intrusive thoughts and the dreaded 'anxiety spiral'.
From self-awareness exercises to stress management strategies, each episode is packed with actionable advice designed to guide you from anxiety to awareness and beyond. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, struggling with confidence, or just looking for ways to manage stress, 'The Trauma Recovery School' offers insights that can help you reclaim control over your mental well-being. Tune in to hear real talk on how trauma impacts your life and learn effective techniques to foster resilience and emotional stability.
Latest Episodes
#127 How to Find Yourself Again After Trauma | Returning to Your True Self
This episode focuses on the quiet, gradual process of finding yourself again after trauma, emphasising small daily moments of safety over dramatic breakthroughs. Bonita Ackerman du Preez links identi…
#126 Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore | Trauma & Identity
Bonita Ackerman du Preez talks about how trauma shapes identity, explaining the survival self and true self and why feeling empty doesn’t mean you’re broken. The episode focuses on creating safety, n…
#125 Why Trauma Lives in the Body | The Missing Piece in Recovery
Bonita Ackerman du Preez talks about why trauma is stored in the body and how nervous system regulation becomes a crucial missing piece in recovery. She describes a structured, body-and-brain approac…
#124 Why You Feel Unwell When Medical Tests Are Normal | Trauma & The Nervous System
Bonita Ackerman du Preez explains how trauma can show up as physical symptoms even when medical tests look normal, framing these sensations as the body’s way of speaking. She offers a gentle, practic…
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