5 Strategies for Overcoming Guilt with Dr. Tanya Holthus, PsyD (Ep 107)

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? 

In this episode, we focus on five strategies that you can use to overcome the guilt that narcissistic abuse causes:

• Start using positive affirmations to form new neural pathways (05:30)
• Understand how guilt is part of the grieving process and take time and space to grieve (11:06)
• Understand how the role of culture affects your feelings of guilt (24:16)
• Try out imaginary role playing exercises (34:01)
• Assess if your values are coming from a healthy place or trauma (42:38)

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More Information About the Host & Dr. Tanya Holthus

The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.

Dr. Tanya Holthus is a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and offers multiple services including therapy, coaching, and supervision. She specializes in healing trauma and helping people with many types of issues, including post-traumatic stress, attachment/connection, emotional/relational abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She is most passionate about helping people overcome relationships involving narcissistic abuse and strengthening parent-child relationships. Dr. Holthus views things through a trauma lens and tends to weave this into all of her work. She provides psychoeducation, teaches how to navigate healthy boundaries, guides healing, and helps people gain clarity to bring peace in their life.

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Mentioned Resources

• On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good

Suggested Podcast Episodes

• 5 Strategies for Overcoming Self-Blame with Leanne Cameron (Counselor)
• 5 Strategies for Overcoming Shame with Laura Bonk, Counselor 
• Strategies for Healing from Narcissistic Abuse with Psychotherapist Cynthia Eddings

Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com