Episode 45: When Therapy or Healing Doesn’t Seem to Work - Healing childhood trauma

Peggy Author

Episode Description:

This episode originally aired on YouTube. The links mentioned are further down in the description.

Have you ever found yourself questioning the effectiveness of a therapy method or felt a bit frustrated with the process? Those moments when things seem to take a detour, and you start questioning if it's really working for you. Maybe you even doubt your ability to heal or feel shame that you’re not able to make things work in the way they might for someone else? I know a lot of you can relate to this feeling or belief.

Today’s video comes from a question someone asked on another video, wondering if there are times when some things just might not work for some people. I'll also share a way to avoid self-judgment and embrace a path of self-compassion.

Can you relate? I would love to hear from you in the comments.

Links mentioned:

Embracing What is Possible When You Don’t Yet Believe It: Click Here

I Am - CBT Workbook for Trauma Healing

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Episode Notes:

Peggy discusses the challenges individuals may face in therapy, particularly with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where a viewer expresses feeling worse about themselves despite understanding the therapy's purpose.

She emphasizes that many people may relate to the feeling that a particular therapeutic approach isn't working for them, leading to self-doubt and questioning their sensitivity or the therapy's effectiveness.

She reassures viewers that experiencing difficulties with a specific therapy does not imply a personal defect. People should not blame themselves, and the therapy may still be effective with time and practice.

Regardless of the therapeutic method used, Peggy emphasizes the need for consistent practice, awareness, and challenging negative thoughts. Peggy stresses that healing is an ongoing process requiring repetition and understanding.

Peggy encourages viewers to be patient and gentle with themselves during the healing journey, acknowledging that progress might not be immediate. She also highlights the significance of seeking support and not judging oneself during the process.

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