Program Description: Many of us have suffered a traumatic incident in our lives. All of us have been affected by the events of 9-11. Too often these traumas continue to haunt us long after the original experience, so that we suffer a form of posttraumatic stress. Psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek discovered that conventional psychotherapeutic techniques were of little use in treating posttraumatic stress-in fact, they often made matters worse. She realized that "now more than ever we need to be able to recapture our sense of mastery over the moment and over ourselves, and get to some sort of peaceful center so we can cope and transcend these very tough times." By applying a simple, non-invasive technique in her treatment of war veterans, rape victims, people who have been sexually abused, even survivors of 9/11, Naparstek found that many of them experienced deep, transformative healing. In this breakthrough interview, she shares how using multi-sensory images to bring about real healing from emotional trauma, and can also improve physical illnesses such as diabetes and fibromyalgia. Best of all, it's a technique that each of us can use, any time, any place. (Hosted by Justine Willis Toms) 1 Hour
Belleruth Naparstek is the creator of the bestselling Health Journeys (Time Warner 1990-2002; Health Journeys 1992-2004), a series of guided-imagery audio programs currently used in more than 1,500 hospitals and clinics. She is the author of Staying Well With Guided Imagery (Warner Books 1995), Your Sixth Sense: Unlocking the Power of Your Intuition (HarperSanFrancisco 1998), and Invisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal (Bantam 2004).
Topics explored in this dialogue:
How your body and mind protect you when you're faced with a trauma
Why untreated posttraumatic stress can cause debilitating physical illness
What simple technique you can use at home to relieve posttraumatic stress
How posttraumatic stress affects your ability to learn
Why you may become physically ill as a result of emotional trauma
