Ep. 29 - Healing Trauma with Lauren Auer

It's a rare human that gets through life without experiencing some form of trauma—and even more rare is the human who completely heals from it. At least that's what I thought until I spoke with Lauren Auer, our guest on today's episode of the Be Marvelus Podcast.

As a Clinical Professional Counselor, Lauren has spent years helping clients from all walks of life, across all age groups and backgrounds heal their minds, bodies, and nervous systems from the pervasive effects of trauma. And today, she walks us through the 'how' and 'why' of two exceptionally effective therapeutic modalities for treating trauma (EMDR and Brainspotting), unpacks the intricate (and often hidden) ways in which trauma keeps us stuck and suffering, and shares how her work with school personnel, law enforcement, military and medical personnel (as well as both victims and offenders within the juvenile justice system) has shaped her insight into the lived experience of trauma and its path to healing.

Whether you KNOW you've experienced trauma or you're feeling 'off,' anxious, depressed or stuck in unhelpful patterns (and have no idea why you're feeling that way), this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!

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Hosted by:

Marta Kagan

Stef Ziegler

About our Guest:

Lauren Auer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. She is the owner of Steadfast Counseling, a private practice specializing in comprehensive trauma care. Lauren is trained in EMDR and is a certified Brainspotting practitioner. Through these advanced modalities, she offers clients a holistic approach to healing, encompassing body, mind, and nervous system recovery, facilitating their journey beyond areas of stagnation towards profound liberation.

Before establishing her private practice, Lauren gained experience across diverse roles within mental health agencies. This journey granted her a comprehensive vantage point on the intricate impacts of trauma across various populations, age groups, developmental stages, and roles. Her background encompasses collaborative work with both offenders and victims, uniquely shaping her insight into the lived experience of trauma and its path to healing.

Lauren also has extensive experience conducting training sessions on critical subjects such as vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Her audience ranges from mental health practitioners and school personnel to law enforcement, military personnel, and medical staff. This breadth of experience underscores her commitment to empowering and equipping fellow professionals with the tools needed to address and mitigate the pervasive effects of trauma.

Links:

Lauren's Website

Lauren's Instagram

Lauren's TikTok

EMDR Info & Directory

Brainspotting Info & Directory