PLEASE NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY THE 2022 CPD POINTS FOR THIS EPISODE HAVE EXPIRED. HOWEVER YOU ARE STILL WELCOME TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE IF THIS TOPIC IS OF INTEREST TO YOU
In this episode, we speak Erika Shershun, who is trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, talk about her publication – Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook. We explore the importance of embodiment to the healing process and how sexual trauma can make it difficult for our clients to stay in their bodies. She discusses some of the common reactions to sexual trauma and explains how her book, Healing Sexual Trauma, offers daily practices for grounding, orienting, coming into safety and coming into presence. She even demonstrates an orienting practice she frequently uses with clients.
References and Resources:
Shershun, E. (2021) Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience
Free ebook: https://www.healingsexualtrauma.com/
RAINN friends and family toolkit: https://www.rainn.org/