How To Heal Complex Trauma - Lyn Smith & Candace Alley

Published: Dec. 1, 2022, midnight

Lyn is joined by complex trauma coach, Candace Alley, to talk from an expert's point of view about complex trauma and how we can heal ourselves after the devastation, so we can have healthy relationships and lead a successful life.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

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  • There are three types of trauma - acute, chronic and complex. Complex trauma is the result of an extended period of trauma, or multiple traumatic events.
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  • Healing after complex trauma can take some time, there is no overnight quick fix. It requires dedication and patience, but it can certainly be achieved.
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  • Each trauma sufferer is unique and can only be helped through a bespoke, personalised form of healing. Communication is key.
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  • Affirmations are a helpful way of building hope in a person.
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  • Regularly instil positivity into your day and talk to yourself as though you're talking to your best friend who you want to give your best empowering advice.
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BEST MOMENTS

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'It rewires your brain and how you think'

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'Overcoming complex trauma is absolutely possible, but it does take some work'

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'Healing from complex trauma is a lifelong journey'

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VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Hearts Entwined Podcast

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Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
Spotify
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ABOUT THE GUEST - Candace Alley - Complex Trauma Coach

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Candace Alley is the founder and CEO of Trauma Resource Network and Alley Enterprises, Inc. & its subsidiaries. She has successfully tackled challenges, learned skills, and lead teams in a variety of environments which has provided her the ability to thrive as a leader. Candace is a driving force in the fields of Trauma, Peer Support, Health & Wellness Coaching, Harm Reduction, and Recovery.

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Candace likes to say that she is \u201ca human doing rather than a human being.\u201d She finds personal joy and fulfilment in helping others, as well as teaching people how to help others. When asked if she would like to, someday, be a millionaire, her response is always a resounding, \u201cI want to be able to positively touch millions of lives, especially those who live with challenges with mental health and substance use disorders, and that would make me a millionaire in my book.\u201d

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Candace has shared her story and knowledge with thousands of women across the globe in an effort to help others understand that healing from trauma and recovery is possible. She spends much of her time encouraging others to live their best lives and to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. Candace doesn\u2019t just talk; she walks the walk and lives a life of purpose and fulfilment.

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Website: www.candacealley.com

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Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/thecomplextraumacoach

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Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/recovery_with_candace

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ABOUT THE HOST

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Lyn Smith \u2013 (The Queen of HEARTS) \u2013 Love, Dating & Relationship Expert

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Lyn\u2019s personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now being in a soul fulfilling relationship which makes her feel alive, is full of passion and gives her inner peace.

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She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert / Trainer / Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world\u2019s leading industry experts.

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Understanding the polarisation of masculine & feminine energy resulted in her creating massive attraction and a passionate, intimate, fulfilling relationship \u2013 that inspired her to design & present her own course programmes to share these break-through relationship techniques with women across the globe.

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HEARTS Entwined is a world-class service based on care and understanding, which is committed to providing step-by-step high-value love, dating and relationship solutions.

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Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale \u2013 to create a lasting legacy of safety, dignity and opportunity for children and women who have survived rape, abuse and severe trauma as a result of war crimes and sex trafficking \u2013 through the setting up of worldwide \u2013 \u2018you can heal your life\u2019 centres.

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CONTACT METHOD

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lyn@hearts-entwined.com