In this episode we sit down with....Jamie Edwards.
\nJamie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years experience in the field. She has worked in violence against women and victims/survivors of crime organizations, child welfare, long-term care, hospice, and has been a psychotherapist for over 12 years.
\nShe is a body-oriented therapist that uses holistic approaches to promote healing and specializes in trauma/survival states, stress response, and grief/bereavement. Jamie received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Marist College and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University.
\nShe is a certified rape crisis counselor in the state of New York, completed the 40 hour Illinois Domestic Violence Training, and has over 40 hours of training and consultation in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy known for helping those suffering from trauma. Most recently, Jamie has completed over 200 hours of training and consultation in Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-oriented psychotherapy based on the understanding of the body and mind\u2019s response to stress and threat.
\nJamie has a personal mindfulness and meditation practice, including attending silent meditation retreats in the vipassana/insight meditation practice. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and her dog Maya in her free time, as well as reading and keeping up with pop culture.
\nA snippet of what we talk about:
\n\u25cf Jamie\u2019s personal body image story- shame around bras and recognizing the misogynistic messaging embedded in our society at a young age
\n\u25cf What compassion fatigue is and how to navigate it in today\u2019s society
\n\u25cf Practical tools for trauma work and how to begin the destigmatization
\n\u25cf Jamie\u2019s definition of a highly sensitive person and how to navigate life as one
\n\u25cf The effects COVID is having on human connection and the traumatic responses to behaviors that we have normalized
\nConnect with our guest...
\n\u25cf Website: jamieedwardslcsw.com
\nResources we mention in this episode\u2026
\n\u25cf Internal Family Systems Model
\n\u25cf EMDR Therapy
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