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Episode 140 Deconstruction & Reconstruction Of Faith | How Trauma Intersects With Our Spirituality: Interview with Dawn Gabriel
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Episode 140 Deconstruction & Reconstruction Of Faith | How Trauma Intersects With Our Spirituality: Interview with Dawn Gabriel

Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga · Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

August 30, 202330m 59s

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Show Notes

What is the deconstruction and reconstruction of faith? How can you begin to reevaluate your beliefs in order to transform your faith and heal from trauma?

MEET Dawn Gabriel

Dawn Gabriel is the founder and CEO of Authentic Connections Counseling Center, a group practice consultant, and host of Faith Fringes podcast. She is passionate about helping people achieve freedom from what is keeping them stuck and invites others to take a non-judgemental look deeper into their spirituality and faith. Dawn has 20 years of diverse experience in the clinical mental health world and currently works with group practice owners offering consultation, spiritual direction, and soul care retreats. She believes that therapists need their own sacred place to slow down and let go of all that they hold in order to continue the transformative work with others. Dawn is a chai and wine connoisseur, a hiking trail enthusiast, a wife, and a mom of two boys who all love living and adventuring in Colorado.

Find out more at Faith Fringes and connect with Dawn on, Instagram, Facebook, and the Faith Fringes Podcast

IN THIS PODCAST:

  • What is a deconstruction of faith? 5:02
  • What is a reconstruction of faith? 12:32
  • Can having faith help you overcome trauma? 18:04

What Is A Deconstruction Of Faith?
  • The importance of finding what faith means to you
  • Giving space to clients when dealing with trauma
  • Allowing yourself to ask the questions that are meaningful to you
  • What is Prosperity Gospel?

What Is A Reconstruction Of Faith?
  • The importance of finding a supportive community
  • Allowing yourself time and flexibility when reconstructing your faith
  • How to validate faith and spirituality in your practice to help your clients
  • How to help your clients recognize where their trauma comes from

Can Having Faith Help You Overcome Trauma?
  • Understanding where your clients are starting from in their faith and spiritual journey
  • The importance of finding balance when deconstructing your faith
  • The importance of letting go of your core beliefs
  • What is a Spiritual Director?

Connect With Me

Download the Free guide: How to build confidence and competence bringing yoga into the therapy room

The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices

Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy

Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions

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