In this episode Ava discusses what trauma is and what happens to our body when we experience a traumatic event. She also shares with us her understanding of the mechanics of a healing process and the different ways of meeting traumatic material.
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00:00 A bit about Ava and Functional Spirituality podcast
01:43 Intro to today’s topic
04:05 Understanding the mechanics of a healing practice
05:24 What is trauma?
07:40 What happens when we experience a traumatic event?
11:06 What does healing from a traumatic event mean?
15:46 The idea of catharsis
19:50 Ways of meeting traumatic material
22:56 Disclaimer
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