<p>Startled by a playful prank, Karen was unexpectedly triggered into re-experiencing a terrifying memory from childhood, also know as PTSD. As she eventually sought comfort from her girlfriend group, she was further traumatized by the extreme reaction of one friend.</p> <p>Karen vulnerably shares her story and honest recognition that, although she had worked to heal her childhood trauma, some learned behavioral patterns, like compulsive caregiving, were showing up in her present-day relationships.</p> <p>Listen as she explains how Observed and Experiential Integration therapy (OEI), a somatic method for resolving trauma, as well as writing, helped her take ownership of her experiences and create healthier relationships going forward.</p> <p><strong>// Connect with Karen //</strong></p> <p>🌎 Website <a href="//www.thecourageroom.ca" target="_blank"><u>www.thecourageroom.ca</u></a></p> <p>📸 Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karenconnellyauthor" target="_blank"><u>https://www.instagram.com/kareconnellyauthor/</u></a><br> <br> 📕 The Change Room on Amazon <a href="https://amzn.to/3i0Njn7"><u>https://amzn.to/3DGUf0X</u></a><br> <br> 📕See more of her book offerings here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3J4Xlzn"><u>https://amzn.to/3J4Xlzn</u></a></p> <p>⭕️ She also offers an ongoing membership program called</p> <p>The Courage Room Creativity Collective<br> <a href="https://www.thecourageroom.ca/collective"><u>https://www.thecourageroom.ca/collective</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>//Connect with podcast host Laura Wall and Hearts of Healing Center//</strong></p> <p>Laura Wall is a spiritual life coach, healing guide, award-winning speaker and best-selling Amazon author who is fascinated by how people heal.</p> <p>HOHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to bringing more love, light, healing and hope by offering healing services by a collective of compassionate holistic guides to our local and global community.</p> <p>📸 Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurawall.tx/">https://www.instagram.com/laurawall.tx/</a></p> <p>📸 Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theguruisyou/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theguruisyou/</a></p> <p>📸 Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartsofhealingcenter/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/heartsofhealingcenter/</a></p> <p>🌍 <a href="http://www.heartsofhealingcenter.org/"><u>www.heartsofhealingcenter.org</u></a></p> <p>📺 <a href="https://bit.ly/3m4fUsZ"><u>YouTube Channel&nbsp;</u></a></p> <p>📧 <a href="mailto:[email protected]"><u>[email protected]</u></a><u><br> </u><br> 🏡 ClubHouse @laurawall.tx</p>