Episode Synopsis

On this episode of Moving Out of Trauma, we dive into the topic of managing emotions and inner child work with our special guest, Brittany Graniero, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Brittany shares her expertise and experiences in helping trauma survivors heal and move forward. Discover how recognizing and healing our childhood wounds can unlock profound healing and growth in our present lives as we talk about the intricacies of trauma healing and look at actionable steps, exercises and resources you can use on your healing journey today.  

Guest Bio

Brittany Graniero (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Tampa Bay Area and in Florida. Her passion for mental health started at an early age, born out of her own experiences. Her mission is to provide a safe place for people to dig deep and find their own peace as she focuses with her clients on moving through trauma and family systems work. Brittany shares this quote from Brene Brown with us - “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.”- Brene Brown

Timestamps

[02:14] - Intro

[05:19] - Getting to Know the Provider

[21:00] - Topic of the Week: Inner-child work, life transitions and trauma

[52:16] - Providers Aren't Robots

[56:11] - Trauma Tip of the Week

[1:02:00] - Final Fast Five

[1:07:44] - Container and Calm State Change Exercises

Topics Covered in this Episode

• Managing emotions in adults and children
• Introduction to inner child work and challenges
• Trauma response of not wanting to rock the boat
• Importance of readiness and taking time for inner child work
• Finding the right approach and therapist/provider
• Explanation of inner child work and its lifelong process
• Engaging with the inner child through activities
• Introduction of internal family systems work
• Healing doesn't erase trauma, but offers new perspectives
• Impact of trauma on different parts of ourselves

Relevant Links

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/yourcounselingcorner/

Brittany's Website

https://www.brittanygranierolmhc.com

Connect for consultation with Kandace

https://soulmission-emdrtherapy.com/contact

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Kandace's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/soulmission_emdrtherapy/

Kandace's Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/soulmissionmentalhealthandyoga

Join Us Next Time

Join us in two weeks as I talk about birth trauma with Alex Barr (she/they) a Phoenix-based birth advocate and doula who is a queer, plus-size fat activist and parent disrupting the negative narrative around birth and empowering pregnant people to trust their intuition and advocate for a more positive, informed pregnancy, birth, and fourth trimester.