It Was Never Your Fault: Understanding Self-Blame After Childhood Trauma (Ep 36)

In this episode of the Healing Childhood Trauma Podcast, we explore how developmental trauma and childhood wounds shape the way we see ourselves, and why self-blame can persist long into adulthood.You'll learn how these unconscious beliefs influence your emotional triggers, relationships, confidence, and inner critic, as well as practical ways to begin questioning and healing them.We'll explore:Why children often learn to blame themselves after trauma, abuse, or neglect.How childhood experiences shape core beliefs that continue into adulthood.The role of attachment, survival, and protective adaptations in self-blame.Why the younger parts of us often continue carrying these beliefs.Practical first steps towards childhood trauma healing and trauma healing.Whether you're beginning your healing journey, exploring self healing childhood trauma, or trying to understand how your past continues to affect your present, this episode offers an evidence-based, compassionate guide to one of the most powerful beliefs trauma can leave behind.Topics covered include: childhood trauma, childhood trauma in adulthood, developmental trauma, childhood trauma healing, trauma responses, emotional triggers, inner critic, attachment wounds, healing childhood trauma, self-blame, shame, and core beliefs._________________________________If today's episode resonated with you, start here: 💌 Join the mailing list, where each week we dig deep into a topic not covered here and you’ll have first access to everything new. 🌐 Visit my website for info about working with me one-to-one or in groups:www.alecwilliamstherapy.co.uk✉️ Get in touch:Contact - Alec Williams Therapy