Inside the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium: Trauma, Nervous Systems, and Real Healing

About this episode

Stacy shares insights from the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, discussing trauma, healing, and the importance of understanding our nervous systems.

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy , I’m taking you inside one of the most powerful professional experiences I’ve had in years—the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium. After four days immersed in learning from leaders like Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, and Dr. Dan Siegel, I walked away with insights that don’t just apply to clinicians—they apply to all of us. We’re talking about: The connection between trauma and what you consume (yes, even food) Why some of your habits may actually be protecting your nervous system The truth about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and why this is a public health issue What therapists get wrong—and what actually helps people heal How dissociation shows up in everyday life Why relationships—not techniques—are the real drivers of change The hidden cost of over-functioning and burnout Two powerful questions to ask yourself: What am I tolerating? Where am I over-functioning? This episode is both personal and professional—pulling back the curtain on what I’m learning, how I’m applying it, and what it means for you. Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, veteran, or just someone doing the work of becoming more aware—this…

People in this episode

Host: Stacy Nation

Topics covered

• trauma
• nervous systems
• healing
• mental health
• relationships
• public health

Keywords

• psychotherapy
• trauma
• nervous system
• ACEs
• burnout
• healing
• relationships
• mental health

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