Episode 18: Trauma + Trust with Psychotherapist Lisa Azzopardi

In this episode, Aliya sits down with trauma-informed psychotherapist Lisa Azzopardi for a chat all about how she was raised to trust her body, how trauma can show up in our bodies, and the things we can do to help understand the signs our bodies are giving us. We touch upon:the messaging Lisa was given about her body from her father + older brotherswhat EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is and how it is used as an intervention for anxiety, depression, and traumathe challenges of parenting while healing from traumahow understanding our bodies and emotions better is an important part of our health + relational storywhy listening to and trusting our bodies is essential ****This episode covers sensitive material including trauma, sexual assault, birth trauma and more. As you listen to this episode, notice how your body responds to the content and conversation. If at any point it feels too much, feel free to put the episode away, and tend to your body in ways that feel soothing or nurturing. Take some breaths, call a friend, go for a walk, or simply rest. We encourage you to bring what you notice into therapy, or to spaces where you feel most supported.ABOUT LISA:Lisa Azzopardi, CYC, MSW, RSW (she/they) is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. Lisa has over 15 years of experience practicing in mental health. She offers EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Parts Work. Lisa has presented nationally on clinically innovative work in the areas of adolescent and family mental health. You can find Lisa on Instagram at @catalyst_therapy + @moon.and.gem or on her website www.catalysttherapy.ca / www.moonandgem.comAbout Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses