E73: Boundaries for Trauma: A Journey to Healing

Dr. Jenny King is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity in the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. After more than a decade of doing therapy, Dr. King now works to prepare future social workers to engage in clinical practice that is rooted in the neurobiology of trauma and healing. A highly sought-after speaker and consultant, she draws from her practice experience to bridge the gap between the academy, research, and the general public, sharing complex information in accessible ways. Dr. King is the creator of the Take a Break Micropractice framework– a neurobiologically-informed, body-based approach to managing stress fast. Listen in as she talks with us about trauma, the boundaries we can set, ways to begin healing, and how our brains can change. Key Takeaways [00:02:36] What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? (CPTSD) [00:05:23] CPTSD vs PTSD [00:19:06] Trauma responses and reactions [00:31:00] Signs of needing help [00:37:03] Rewiring the brain - Neuroplasticity [00:43:30] Using scripts [00:48:10] Setting boundaries and self-appreciation [00:48:46] Trauma discourse and collective experiences Where to Find Jenny LinkedIn – Dr. Jennifer King Instagram – @DrJennyKing How to find us - Visit our website – hardnopodcast.com – for show notes, which include links to books and other helpful resources. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review so others can find us, and make sure to follow us on social media. We're @hardnopodcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices