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Charlotte Thomason

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Conversations, life hacks and inspiration that will help you manage the challenges of healing from childhood trauma. From casual daily conversations to short life hacks that equip you for the day, Chatting with Charlotte provides hope for trauma survivors and others who struggle with the emotional roller-coasters of life.

I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Apologetics, Emphasis in Cultural Apologetics from Houston Baptist University. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Graceland University.

With over 30 years of experience in foster care and social work, I have a wealth of experience from which to draw as I offer guidance to anyone who has experienced childhood trauma and those that help them. I have seen, both professionally and personally the devastation created by child abuse. Now I want to share hope with others.
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Charlotte Thomason
When things don't go according to plan, I sometimes get anxious and obsess about them. Sometimes it's difficult to get moving forward again. In this video, I share an experience from this week where I had to regroup and realize that things will work out if I take a step back and look at it from a different perspective. For more information visit: https://linktr.ee/bethia1953
When Things Don't Go According to Plan
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I'm very excited about the upcoming event, "Surviving the Holidays-Tips for Trauma Survivors," when I'll be joined by Keri Kitchen LPCC, MED, NCC for an honest and candid conversation about tips to help trauma survivors navigate the holidays. Today, I thought I'd share a preview of what you can expect during the event, a little about Keri and about me, and how you can view the live event on 11/12/21. Sign up for the event at charlottethomason.com/event
Preview: Surviving the Holidays-Tips for Trauma Survivors
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Sixteen years ago today, I married my best friend, John Thomason. We had nearly eight years together before he passed away. As I celebrate one of the happiest days in my life, I thought I'd share my reflections with you. Grief turns to joy as I reflect on how far I've come and the role John played in my transformation.
Anniversary Reflections-Hope, Redemption, and Looking to the Future
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Poetry or writing of any kind is a great method for getting difficult emotions out of your head which frees you to continue moving forward. Writing can also help you document victories along the way. For more about my story visit my website Charlottethomason.com
Poetry to Express the Unexplainable
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We make choices everyday. At our core we remain fearfully and wonderfully made, but our choices affect how our character develops. Learning to respond to our circumstances by making healthy choices is vital to healing. You are not trapped by old choices. In this video I share my experience of learning how to make healthier choices. for more about my story, blogs, essays, poetry and how to purchase my book go to: https://linktr.ee/bethia1953
Understanding the Affect of our Choices
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A few months ago I shared part of my story at Celebrate Recovery in Austin, TX. As I waited in the lobby, a young woman approached me and we had a great discussion about my experience of writing my memoir. The conversation made me realize there are several aspects of the experience that surprised me. In this video I share a few of the things I learned about sharing my story to encourage and prepare those of you who may want to take the leap to put your story on paper. It's not as simple as I thought it would be and I made several missteps along the way. I'll probably share more about my writing journey over the next few weeks, but this gives a glimpse of what to look out for as you decide if you're ready to tell your story. For more about my story, blogs, essays, poetry, and information on how to purchase my memoir, "What Kind of Love is This?" visit https://linktr.ee/bethia1953 To leave a review go to charlottethomason.com/review
So-You Want to Tell your Story?
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After years of healing, I feel like I have a pretty good awareness of possible triggers. These days very few events send me into a spiral or create emotional turmoil for me. However, this weekend was a different story when a simple task triggered emotions and physical reactions I hadn't experienced for a long time. In this video, I share how I managed the trigger and provide a few tips on what to do if you're blindsided by a trigger you thought you'd overcome. For more blogs, essays, poetry, videos, and information about my memoir visit: https://linktr.ee/bethia1953
What to do When an Old Trigger Resurfaces
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I recently realized that I still struggle when I make a mistake. My brain goes on autopilot with negative self-talk and I conjure up a myriad of "what if" scenarios that sometimes send me into a spiral. After a while I stop the process by taking my thoughts captive, but it is frustrating that I still respond with fear when I make a mistake. Survivors of trauma often feel they must be perfect all the time or something bad will happen. In this video, I share my experience with letting go of the need to be perfect and how I conquer fear when I make a mistake. For more about my story visit: https://linktr.ee/bethia1953
Everyone Makes Mistakes-Give Yourself Permission to be Imperfect
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Learning to play is hard for survivors because play wasn't part of everyday life for many of us. My brother and I used play to create worlds where we were superheros who overcame the monsters and villians. Play provided escape for the chaos and pain of our home. Survival was the most important thing in my life as a child, but as a healing adult, play engages the child within and helps her heal. In this video, I revisit the importance of play in the healing process and share my experience with learning to play. For more about my story, blogs, essays, poetry, and information about my memoir visit: https://linktr.ee/bethia1953
What? You want me to play?
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