Why Deconstruction is an Essential Part of Complex Trauma Recovery (with New Introduction)

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of deconstruction in the recovery from complex trauma, particularly for individuals of faith.

Episode 168 In this re-sharing of a Season 10 episode, I explore why deconstruction is a necessary part of healing from complex trauma — especially for people of faith. I define deconstruction as questioning assumptions we've never questioned before and opening up to new possibilities. I share three zones where I've experienced this: 1. Self-Identity — Differentiating between the survival "Role Self" I built to be accepted and my true "Core Self" that had been buried. 2. Familial & Cu...

People in this episode

Host: Ann Yeong

Topics covered

• deconstruction
• complex trauma
• healing
• self-identity
• faith

Keywords

• deconstruction
• complex trauma
• self-identity
• healing
• faith

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