Where passion for reading and mental health merge. Jessica Fowler, LCSW has gone to the authors of the books that therapist are reading, so listeners can hear from the experts themselves about their book and topic related to mental health. Each episode is a short formate, so that one can hear about the book, why the author wrote it and who it is for before deciding if this book might be helpful. Please note that the information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.
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Where passion for reading and mental health merge. Jessica Fowler, LCSW has gone to the authors of the books that therapist are reading, so listeners can hear from the experts themselves about their book and topic related to mental health. Each episode is a short formate, so that one can hear about the book, why the author wrote it and who it is for before deciding if this book might be helpful. Please note that the information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.
You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms
What Your Therapist Is Reading ®
21 minutes
3 weeks ago
You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms
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In this episode of What Your Therapist is Reading, host Jessica Fowler speaks with Amanda Ann Gregory about her book 'You Don't Need To Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms.' Amanda, a trauma psychotherapist, discusses all things forgiveness. They explore Amanda's definition of forgiveness as a fluid, process-oriented experience rather than a definitive end-point. The conversation extends to Amanda's personal and professional journey dealing with trauma, the importance of finding safety before addressing forgiveness, and practical ways trauma survivors can address external pressures to forgive. The episode includes a discussion of therapeutic strategies for trauma recovery, including EMDR, somatic therapy, and community support groups. Both trauma survivors and clinicians are encouraged to approach forgiveness and healing with flexibility and openness.
Highlights:
Personal Stories and Impact of Reading
Diving into the Book: You Don't Need To Forgive
Defining Forgiveness and Its Challenges
Exploring Trauma and Recovery
Practical Advice for Trauma Survivors and Clinicians
The Importance of Safety in Trauma Recovery
About the author:
Amanda Ann Gregory is a trauma psychotherapist renowned for her work in complex trauma recovery, notably as the author of You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. With a keen focus on the specific needs of trauma survivors, Gregory's expertise spans over 17 years in clinical practice. Gregory holds clinical licenses in Illinois, Missouri, and Texas, alongside EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and National Counseling certifications. She has been featured in The New York Times, National Geographic, and Newsweek and published in Psychology Today, Psychotherapy Networker, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. She practices in Chicago, Illinois, and lives in the city with her partner and their sassy black cat, Mr. Bojangles.
What Your Therapist Is Reading ®
Where passion for reading and mental health merge. Jessica Fowler, LCSW has gone to the authors of the books that therapist are reading, so listeners can hear from the experts themselves about their book and topic related to mental health. Each episode is a short formate, so that one can hear about the book, why the author wrote it and who it is for before deciding if this book might be helpful. Please note that the information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.
