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A Return to Wholeness with Dr. Gabor Maté – Introduction: Viewing Trauma as a Wound
January 15, 2024 · 52 min
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Trauma is not what happened to you — it is the wound left behind, and wounds can heal.
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In this episode
- A clear definition of trauma that separates the event from the injury
- Why old wounds can still be treated and healed in the present
- How trauma shows up as either sensitivity or emotional withdrawal
- A foundation for understanding your own patterns before doing the work
About this episode
Welcome to A Return to Wholeness with Dr. Gabor Maté. In this introduction to the program, Dr. Maté explains that trauma is not the event that caused the psychological wound; it is the wound itself. Like a wound, that aspect of yourself might be incredibly sensitive when touched — or it may be scarred and thus is a place where you can be rigid and withdrawn. But the good news is that wounds, no matter how old, can heal in the present.About the Commune Courses Podcast
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About Commune Courses
Commune creates video courses with world-renowned teachers on topics such as integrative medicine, nutrition, spirituality, meditation, personal growth, relationships, and mindful leadership.
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