#37 Navigating Collective Trauma with Vanessa Robinson, LPCC

In this episode, Ryanne speaks with Vanessa, a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in trauma, somatic experiencing, EMDR, and anchored relational network. They explore the impact of recent collective trauma in Minneapolis, addressing how individuals can support themselves and their community through somatic practices and trauma-informed approaches.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and overview of the episode's focus02:17 - Deep dive into EMDR, somatic experiencing, and anchored relational network09:00 - The role of trauma in collective events and community impact12:45 - The importance of connection and community in healing from trauma16:13 - Somatic grounding techniques and body awareness exercises23:26 - How trauma memories are stored and processed in the nervous system27:21 - Dissociation spectrum and its role in trauma reactions33:56 - Managing burnout and compassion fatigue in trauma work36:48 - Navigating social media consumption and re-traumatization43:29 - The systemic aspect of trauma and liberation from systemic oppression45:08 - The cycle of grief and adaptation to the "new normal"46:39 - The importance of self-care, privilege, and community responsibility48:19 - Closure: resources and next stepsLinks for VanessaAbounded Flourish CounselingInstagram: aboundandflourishmnEMDR Therapy InfoSomatic Experiencing InstituteAnchored NetworkLinks for Ryanne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Ryanne on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule in Minnesota with Ryanne⁠⁠ - Learn more about Ryanne here! ⁠