Awareness of mental health and trauma are at an all-time high, but how do we move beyond awareness and into healing? In this episode, therapist Jacky Power shares her perspective on what many people get wrong about trauma and emotional regulation. Jacky also opens up the way she uses poetry as part of her therapeutic process and then provides some helpful information about self-medication, loving a person who has an addiction, and listening to your inner child. Whether you’re struggling with your own mental health or just want to better understand the people around you, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Episode Recap:

• This week we’re talking with therapist Jacky Power (0:49)
• Why is an understanding of trauma beneficial? (1:24)
• There’s a fine line between discomfort and trauma, and discomfort is necessary (7:08)
• How do you use poetry in your therapeutic work? (13:25)
• How to start writing poetry (18:58)
• Why are poetry and other arts so effective for healing? (22:29)
• The goal is to integrate our inner child without letting them run the show (24:59)
• What are some signs that we’re self medicating? (30:32)
• Can you tell us about your work with people who love someone with an addiction? (38:33)
• Some final words of encouragement (45:28)

Links and Resources:

Harris III’s Website

Access Jacky’s Feeling Freedom program