Trauma, Chronic Illness, EMDR, and Resiliency with Erica Smith

Erica Smith, LCSW is a trauma therapist and practice owner at Whole Mentality. Erica discusses her experience being diagnosed with Lupus, funny trauma stories, and what it means to live with chronic illness. Enjoy this light conversation discussing trauma.    00:34 The Power of Cold Emails 01:27 Trauma and Chronic Illness 01:36 Personal Stories of Trauma 05:32 Living with Chronic Illness 08:53 Understanding Spoon Theory 13:55 The Intersection of Trauma and Chronic Illness 22:41 Defining Trauma 33:54 Exploring Childhood Reactions in Adult Relationships 34:27 Understanding Trauma and Unmet Needs 35:18 Personal Reflections on Trauma Responses 39:05 The Impact of EMDR Therapy 41:53 Navigating Relationships and Trauma 47:01 The Role of EMDR in Healing 01:01:52 Supporting Loved Ones Through EMDR 01:04:51 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More   Erica Smith Website https://www.wholementality.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wholementality/  @itsericakendra   Brittani https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/  Get your free Intimacy Workbook https://relate-co.kit.com/b956780219 For deep dives into relational topics that give you insight and action for how you can relate better, sign up for the How to Relate Newsletter https://relate-co.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc