Treating Trauma S2 E6 - "Stories of Healing" with Jennifer

09/05/24 • 51 min

At Milestones, we firmly believe in the healing power of community. We often say that we're wounded in community, and therefore, our greatest level of healing happens in community.

Despite it being one of the most impactful aspects of their stay, most individuals are initially apprehensive about the community element of the Milestones experience. When you've experienced trauma, your sense of safety and trust within a community is often lost.

Today, Mickenzie and Christopher sit down with Milestones Alum Jennifer to explore the importance, difficulty, and power of healing in community. Jennifer shares how her expectations of community shifted, how she navigated the good, bad, and beautiful elements, and how her Milestones community has continued to impact her healing journey.

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At Milestones, we firmly believe in the healing power of community. We often say that we're wounded in community, and therefore, our greatest level of healing happens in community.

Watch Jennifer's Video Testimony
Learn more about the Milestones Experience

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Treating Trauma S2 E5 - "Healing in Tight-Knit Community" with Bobby Chapman

According to Eric Erickson, the first thing a trauma survivor loses is trust. And in a counter-intuitive way, the only way to begin to heal from trauma is to trust.

At Milestones, we know that the most effective way to rebuild trust and heal from trauma is within the context of a safe and connected community of people who understand. Today, Mickenzie and Christopher are joined by Milestones Family and Adventure Therapist Bobby Chapman.

Reflecting on over 40 years in the treatment industry, Bobby shares the differentiators that Milestones brings to the space and offers a beautiful exploration of the magic of the community forged amongst the guests and staff. He also shares how Milestones facilitates work for clients and their families through our Family Weekend programming to help individuals address larger systemic struggles and introduce healing within a larger community.

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Treating Trauma S2 E7 - "The Importance of Holistic and Customized Care" with Dr. Neil Bomar

Every human is unique. Your treatment experience should be, too!

Today, Psychiatrist and Milestones VP of Medical Services Dr. Neil Bomar joins the show to share the importance of our holistic approach to healing. He explores how the entire team partners to create a customized, innovative plan for each and every client. We strive to create a complete picture of a client's unique circumstances to treat the whole person.

Living Centered Podcast - Treating Trauma S2 E6 - "Stories of Healing" with Jennifer

Transcript

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Welcome to the Treating Trauma Podcast. Join us for this limited series of conversations with our clinicians and alum. Together, we'll explore the pillars that support the Milestone's innovative recovery that works. These conversations are an inside look into the approach, expertise, healing, hospitality, and community that make up the Milestones experience. Let's jump in.

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