Understanding Trauma
Awareness alone isn't enough to address trauma; the emotional responses lodged within us must also be processed. Trauma is defined not by the events that occur, but by the internal interpretations we make, which can lead to feelings of worthlessness. This perspective encourages healing and understanding, emphasizing that even parents who may harm their children often do so out of their own unresolved traumas, not from a lack of love.In this clip
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