In this episode of the TRAUMA TALK series, our guest Rita Bliven shares her inspirational story of hope and healing after experiencing parental kidnapping and a traumatic childhood.
Rita reveals her journey of inner work, leading to a life filled with love, joy, and purpose. She discusses the impact of her early experiences on her development and relationships, the role of counselling and faith in her healing process, and the importance of attachment theory in understanding and overcoming her struggles.
Rita emphasises the need for gentle curiosity and self-kindness in the inner healing journey, and shares insights from her book 'Canyons and Fireworks'. The conversation delves into broader topics such as the significance of attachment, identity development, facing life's challenges, and the power of faith and love in transforming one's life.
Keywords
hope, healing, parental kidnapping, trauma, attachment, trust, emotional development, personal development, intentional parenting, inner healing, faith, attachment, love, identity, perseverance, self-compassion, gentle curiosity, kindness
Timestamps
00:00 Opening: A Story of Hope and Healing
01:23 Rita's Childhood: Kidnapped and Reunited
05:19 The Struggle with Language and Identity
07:25 Understanding Attachment Theory
19:58 Rita's Journey: From Anxiety to Independence
26:42 The Path to Healing: Counseling and Inner Work
27:49 The Journey of Inner Healing and Self-Discovery
28:41 Embracing Counselling and Faith for Personal Growth
29:49 The Power of Love in Healing and Faith
30:26 Childhood Memories and the Quest for Faith
32:53 Understanding Attachment and Its Impact on Life
39:14 Navigating Relationships and the Importance of a Strong Foundation
43:01 The Transformative Power of Inner Work and Identity
44:17 Realising Personal Growth and Building a Life You Love
53:05 Reflections on Inner Healing and the Path Forward
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Our Guest: Rita Bliven
Rita Bliven has an upcoming book, Canyons & Fireworks, which details her lifelong journey of healing from a debilitating avoidant attachment style. From this place of healing and love Rita has been able to enjoy an abundant life. In Canyons & Fireworks, she is honest about the cause, confusion, victories, setbacks, and the full process of healing. Rita's hope is that by sharing her story, she will encourage others to explore their own attachment styles.
Diagnosis: in the past it was considered an Attachment Disorder. Nowadays, the terms consist of: insecure, unhealthy, or extreme attachment style and more specifically an extreme avoidant attachment style.
Links:
Website : https://canyonsandfireworks.com/
Canyonsnfireworks.blogspot.com
https://www.instagram.com/blivenrita?igsh=MzlmODZka29nb2Jo
https://www.facebook.com/author.rita.bliven?mibextid=ZbWKwL