130 “That wasn’t trauma, right?” with Carlos Martinez, M.Div., MSMHC, LPC, ACS, CET-II

How can you know if what you experienced was, in fact, trauma? Kicking off our new season, we welcome Onsite’s Lead Clinician, Carlos Martinez, for a conversation all about the “T Word.” In this deep and powerful interview, Carlos helps us wade through the impulse we may have to label everything or nothing as trauma. In a compassionate exploration of this topic, he invites us all to reckon with our story and provides practices and tools to help us begin this work.   In this episode:   3:54 – Why Carlos thinks we should be talking about our feelings and our trauma9:06 – Carlos' favorite definition of trauma  13:27 – The role our nervous system plays  22:10 – A therapist’s perspective on recovered memories  26:29 – Why we need someone to validate our experience  29:35 – How different Onsite experiences approach trauma  37:33 – Practical tools for trauma recovery  45:26 – Carlos' encouragement for you  Onsite Experiences mentioned in this episode: Onsite's Living Centered ProgramThere’s always room for more — depth, contentment, healing, love, purpose.Whether you’re feeling stuck or broken, overwhelmed or ready to dig deeper, we can guide you to the more you’re seeking.Onsite's Healing Trauma ProgramTired of dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or isolation? Our world-renowned workshop is designed to address the disruptions that can follow trauma and provide you with the tools necessary to reset and recover.Discover the Right Onsite Experience For YouWhether you’re in a challenging season or just want to learn and grow, Onsite has an experience to meet you right where you are and guide you to the more you’re seeking.We pair the finest hospitality with the best clinical minds in the country to guide you toward lasting transformation. Our holistic care is thoughtfully designed to help you connect to yourself and the community you form at Onsite.You deserve healing. We're here to guide you! Start the process today or connect with our Admissions team at 1-800-341-7432 to discover the right experience for you!