35. Building Aligned Community (How to Make Friends and Keep Them)

This episode explores the importance of creating and nurturing aligned communities. We'll unpack the (very common and socially anxiety provoking!) challenge of making and keeping friends when living with complex trauma and understand the significance of meaningful relationships in the healing process. You'll learn what aligned community means, how to identify the right kinds of friendships, and practical tips for making and maintaining these connections. Additionally, we'll discuss the dynamic nature of friendships and offers advice on letting go of relationships that no longer serve you. This episode is filled with actionable insights to support your journey towards building a supportive and healing community.Points discussed:- Understanding Aligned Community & It's Importance- Types of Friendships & What Makes a Good One- Building and Maintaining Friendships- Knowing When (and how) To Let Go of FriendshipsNeed to work with a trauma informed therapist? ⁠⁠⁠BOOK IN YOUR 1:1 SESSIONS WITH ME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHEMISTRY CALL⁠⁠⁠RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY⁠⁠⁠Trigger Toolkit Free Download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nervous System Workbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMBODY The Workshop⁠⁠🍉 SUPPORT FAMILIES IN GAZA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow this link to donate⁠⁠⁠

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Healing CPTSD is a podcast dedicated to healing from childhood trauma and complex PTSD. Join your host, Bianca Winter-Mallari, a trauma informed counsellor, somatic therapist, founder of Embodied Self Therapy and fellow childhood trauma survivor. Here we’ll explore the nuanced world of trauma, unpacking topics such as toxic family systems, intergenerational trauma, attachment, dissociation and shame. We’ll also explore pathways to recovery through somatics and embodiment, nervous system regulation, parts work, community and trauma informed care.