Being A Child of Holocaust Survivors
Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird
Join Theresa and Walker for a profoundly moving conversation in this episode of "Being A Child of Holocaust Survivors," featuring guest Louise Gordon. As both a therapist and a child of Holocaust survivors, Louise shares insights from her challenging childhood filled with isolation and disconnection and how these experiences have instilled in her a profound capacity for compassion and empathy in helping others cope with trauma.
Louise highlights the importance of understanding isolation and nervous system regulation before beginning grief work. She shares techniques like breathing exercises and tapping, which are designed to create a safe starting point for clients. Revisiting her own journey, Louise speaks candidly about reconciling feelings of guilt and perfectionism and the societal pressures that define our understanding of strength and vulnerability.
The episode also touches on the enduring impact of intergenerational trauma and the importance of creating holistic communities where individuals feel seen and heard. Louise emphasizes the gradual process of building safety in therapy and within oneself and the powerful healing that can occur in group settings. Her story is one of navigating life's most difficult challenges, including surviving a severe car accident and finding the unwavering strength to continue her own path of personal and professional growth.
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