Episode 410: Experience, Strength & Hope. Adena Bank Lees

This month, as part of my December/holiday series, I'll be reposting some amazing interviews. And by that I mean, amazing guests!! I begin with Adena Bank Lees. When it comes to really getting to the bottom of what this podcast stands for, there truly is no better representative than Adena.  Adena exudes authenticity, passion and vulnerability, and within the context of working with those who've been impacted by trauma, this is what it's all about. -- A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, CPTSD Foundation ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast ) CPTSD Foundation ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast ) provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/ -- Adena Bank Lees is an internationally recognized authority on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse, in particular *Covert Emotional Incest* ( http://adenabanklees.com/index.php/pages/about-us/portfolio-2-columns-3/ ) (CEI). Adena’s mission is to bring CEI out of the shadows and shine light on the process of identifying and healing from it.  In her book, *Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse* ( https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Emotional-Incest-Hidden-Healing/dp/1983999105 ) , Adena details the complex nature of CEI, its damaging consequences, and the path to restoration of health and well-being. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donations