The Healing Trauma Podcast Permission To Grieve With J.S. Park
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Nov 1, 2024 
J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author of 'As Long As You Need,' dives deep into the intricate nature of grief. He shares how his role as a 'grief catcher' helps validate people's pain and confront societal myths around sorrow. Park candidly discusses his own journey with trauma, revealing his ACE score of nine and the impact of childhood experiences. He emphasizes the importance of rituals in mourning, advocating for a bodily approach to grief while integrating memories of loved ones to enrich our lives.
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Get Trauma Treatment Proactively
- Seek therapy and evidence-based treatments when trauma is identified; J.S. Park began regular therapy and medication.
- He also pursued EMDR to reprocess trauma and reduce disproportionate reactions.
EMDR Rewires Trauma Responses
- EMDR works reliably for many though mechanisms remain unclear, similar to some medications.
- Eye movements during reprocessing can help the brain 'rewire' trauma responses in relatively few sessions.
Use Public Funding For Therapy
- Explore funding sources like VOCA if you qualify; Park used it to access free EMDR as a crime victim.
- Use available public resources to obtain trauma therapy when cost is a barrier.
