In this episode, Anna explores the significance of creating a personal refuge space at home, particularly for trauma survivors. She discusses the brain's need for safety cues and guides listeners through setting up a sanctuary to foster emotional regulation and healing. The episode also features a guided visualization exercise to demonstrate how to mentally utilize the sanctuary space for relaxation and healing.

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Navigating the Holidays with Toxic Family Members

Courage to Heal shares candid conversations exploring various mental health issues with the people that live with them. Join your host Anna Khandrueva, a psychotherapist and a mental health advocate, as she delves into interesting discussions around mental health and wellness while providing listeners with actionable steps and tools to encourage self-love and recovery. Listen each week as Anna dives into raw, honest conversations with guests about their mental health journey, sharing their experiences, where to seek help, and how to navigate through difficult times. Dedicated to leading thought-provoking discussions with an expert view to provide insight and knowledge, this is a resource you can use to understand more about mental well-being while learning how to move forward and stop recycling old patterns. Exploring the battles we wage within ourselves, listen today to discover a new perspective.