whoever you are, wherever you're from, you deserve the chance to live your life your way.
We all have the power within us to heal.
We can all find hope and light for a better future with more peace and positive self-energy. We just have to find our path on the journey, because healing is not a destination. But with the right support, and tools and strategy, you begin to see that your past doesn't have to be your life sentence.
We can't go through the motions, numb to the world. We can't just exist in this life. We can't wait for the next thing, or tell ourselves that when 'x, y and z happens' we'll be happy. And we definitely can't wait for people to rescue us. If we do that, then we will never move forward.
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I've been there. I've seen it. Done it.
Lived it.
lived it.
That's why I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk. I'm not here to preach. Everything I teach is from my own lived experiences, and I bring my vast training and evolution along with my expertise to help educate and heal.
I'm proof that there is always hope. That no matter what the situation is right now, everyone can find something at some stage. I'm also proof that by feeling seen and heard and valued you can share your deepest worries free from judgement. And that is the space I create for everyone I work with.
Through being present, and connecting, and listening I am in the moment with you. I want to feel your energy. No shame. No pressure. No fear. Together we will find a way to create nervous system flexibility so we can stretch it rather than stress it. By doing that we find ways to cope, rather than reverting to a trauma response.
I'm here to give you the biggest gift of all.
the opportunity to heal yourself.
heal yourself
I believe that all healing is self-healing.
And when you are able to heal yourself, you heal the next generation too. That ripple effect can make waves around the world, because it gives us the power to reshape the future and create true, generational change.
By re-envisioning narcissism, re-parenting our wounded inner child, we can make such a difference to our own life and our children's. 7 generations down. The impact is undeniable.
NOW IS YOUR TIME TO REDISCOVER THE JOY IN LIFE.
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I know first hand what it's like to hit rock bottom and I don't want any woman to feel the way I did, for as long as I did…
I'm Caroline a multi award winning Qualified & Accredited Trauma Therapist & Coach, Founder of The School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology - a school with a mission to create a wave of change around trauma healing and education both personally and professionally.
I've been right where you are now. I've lived it. I've had very dark days where I felt judged, alone and isolated. I've suffered from complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and self harm. I had debt of over $85,000 and even had my home repossessed. So I know what it is like to feel like the best years of your life have gone. Or to feel stuck, alone and isolated and not know how to move forward.
But I also know how to thrive after narcissistic abuse and find meaning in the trauma so you can go on to experience post-traumatic growth and live a life you deserve to live, free from the guilt, shame and pain of narcissistic abuse.
I found my way to heal so I could be seen, heard and valued as my true self. And now it's my mission to stop any woman feeling the way I did for as long as I did. I use my light to shine a pathway for others who now also feel that darkness in their life so they can awaken their potential to live a life of joy, love and connection.
I'm here to do things differently, by blending neuro-science with trauma-informed techniques and somatic practice. I work with your nervous system so you can start to experience a felt sense of safety rather than feeling like you are living on eggshells all the time.
My journey isn't finished, my purpose is to help you. I see how precious life is and every day is a new opportunity filled with hope and possibility to live your best life. Are you with me?
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NARCISSISTIC TRAUMA HEALING
Discover my signature approach.
Having a medical background and using a unique integration of therapy and coaching, I work with you for deep somatic healing, using my wealth of qualifications and expertise.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
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- BSc (Hons)
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- Post Grad Cert Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology
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- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Advanced)
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- Brainspotting Phase 4
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- EMDR (attachment focused)
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- Internal Family Systems Level 3
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- Safe & Sound Protocol Practitioner
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- Clinical Hypnotherapist & Master Trainer
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- Certified Trauma Informed Therapist & Coach
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- Certified High Performance Coach
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- Polyvagal Informed
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- Breath Work Teacher
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- Accredited Divorce & Breakup Coach
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- Advanced Certifcate Domestic Abuse
THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR
I'm the author of the #1 bestselling book, 'Divorce Became My Superpower' and 'Unseen Wounds of Women' and have recently signed a book publishing deal with Hay House.
HOST OF #1 PODCAST
I host the #1 iTunes Podcast 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast' with over 3 million downloads and have over 160,000 followers on Instagram providing my community with additional tangible tools and techniques to help them on their recovery journey.
Trauma & Narcissism Redefined is to help women thrive after the devastating effects from the trauma of narcissistic abuse. Hosted by Caroline Strawson, best-selling author, speaker and award-winning Trauma Therapist & Coach and founder of the #1 Trauma Informed Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme using a unique integration of tools such as Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Breath Work & Positive Psychology to help you move form Post Traumatic Stress To Post Traumatic Growth. The podcast is your safe space for support, education and awareness around gaslighting, trauma bonds, codependency, complex PTSD and surviving narcissistic abuse to thrive and flourish. This is your safe space where we understand anger, toxicity and the guilt you can feel from the narcissist and this podcast is designed to take you from trauma, struggle and pain to transformation, purpose & strength. You are not alone and we heal together.
Have you been dreading the holiday season due to the presence of narcissistic individuals in your life? I have a transformative solution which is guided meditation.
By focusing on grounding exercises and intentional breathwork, you can effectively down-regulate your nervous system and cultivate a sense of safety, even amidst the stress.
Affirmations like “I am allowed to feel joy” and “I deserve peace” empower you to embrace your emotions and reclaim your right to happiness. Rooted in scientific principles, this meditation equips you with practical tools to manage triggers and approach interactions with narcissists from a place of calm logic, rather than survival responses.
With this powerful practice in your toolkit, you can navigate the holidays with greater ease and self-compassion, taking crucial steps towards healing.
0:00 Navigating Holiday Stress with Meditation
3:26 Introduction to the Meditation
5:00 Breathwork and Grounding Techniques
7:09 Embracing Emotions and Building Inner Strength
9:43 Science Behind Meditation and Narcissistic Abuse
12:23 Support and Community
Podcast Resources:
Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
Find me on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestrawson
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/
SUPPORTING THOUSANDS
I also have a FREE, private Facebook support group called 'Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery for Women' with over 30,000 members.
Media features
I've appeared on national television, radio, in national newspapers, magazines, and made many in-person appearances as an expert in my field.
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a happier world, one person at a time, simple as that.
Together we can create a better future for generations to come.
When we heal together we can redefine, re-educate and challenge the world to rethink narcissistic abuse and the effects of trauma to empower and support those who have experienced narcissistic relationships so they can break the cycle of trauma.