Poet Kate Burns on The Power of Creativity for Healing

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Initiated Survivor

Kelsey Harper

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2 weeks ago

Survivors of sexual assault face unique challenges recovering from trauma and re-entering their lives. Clinical psychologist and survivor Kelsey Harper speaks directly to survivors and offers practical skills to reclaim their life. In this podcast, you will learn new skills to build a resilient life and gain inspiration from the community of survivors sharing their stories of grit and power.

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Poet Kate Burns on The Power of Creativity for Healing

Initiated Survivor

43 minutes 37 seconds

2 years ago

Poet Kate Burns on The Power of Creativity for Healing

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Kate Burns, a survivor and poet. We delved deep into her healing journey and the importance of community support. Kate shared her experiences of initially struggling to trust men and the significance of allowing survivors to fully own their feelings without judgment. She also discussed the creation of her emotional emergency care kit and the power of reaching out to trusted friends for support. We explored the transformative impact of writing letters to oneself and receiving affirmations from others. Kate's resilience and fierce determination to create a safe space for survivors were truly inspiring, and she leaves us all with a touch of her wisdom by closing out the interview with a reading of one of her poems in her book, "All My Favorite Men Are Dead." Listen in as we explore healing, community, and finding strength in vulnerability.

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00:00 — Intro

00:18 — Kate's Survivor Story

03:19 — Creativity & Healing

10:17 — Making Poetry Active

11:54 — Kate's Recovery

16:10 — How to Get Started in Poetry

22:04 — Effective Healing Strategies

28:14 — Emergency Emotional Care Kit

33:42 — Community & Trust

38:53 — A Reading of Kate's Poem "Me Too"

Topics/Triggers:

• Using a Pseudonym

• Sexual Assault from a Male Friend

• Finding Community

• Asking for Help

• Suicide

• Healing through Creativity

• Emotional Self-Care

• Attachment Wounds

• Trust

• Feeling Safe in Your Body

• The Power of Poetry

Connect with Kate:

— Website: https://www.kateburnspoet.com/

— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateburnspoet/?hl=en

— Links: https://linktr.ee/kbpoetry

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