Rachel Flowers is a licensed clinical therapist in the state of Michigan. Rachel deeply values her role in her client's lives and counts it a privilege to share in their journey of healing. Rachel is a trauma informed therapist and primarily utilizes CBT, EMDR and Ego States work. Rachel works primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma and women's issues. Rachel works with spiritual trauma and is engaging more and more into the world of chronic illness. Rachel is a certified EMDRIA therapist and Consultant in Training.
In this engaging episode, Rachel Flowers, a seasoned clinical therapist from Michigan, shares her story and professional journey. With over 16 years in private practice and a strong background in treating severe disordered eating, Rachel introduces her love for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. She delves into her specialization in trauma, particularly spiritual and religious trauma, and discusses the effects of conservative religious upbringing on women's embodiment and self-care practices. The conversation explores how Rachel uses EMDR to help clients uncover and process deeply ingrained fear, shame, and disembodiment stemming from their spiritual experiences.
Rachel lists several signs and symptoms that might indicate spiritual trauma, including:
Rachel emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one’s body and intuition. She advocates starting with positive sensations and how they feel in the body. This can be something as simple as recalling a pleasant experience, like spending time with a pet, to help clients recognize and name their bodily sensations.
Rachel, along with her sister, Charis also have a podcast: Beyond Sacred Scars: Women Reclaiming Their Narratives From Religious Wounds. Their hope is to create a safe space with individuals of all religious stories and landings can come together.
Rachel Flowers is a licensed clinical therapist in the state of Michigan. Rachel deeply values her role in her client's lives and counts it a privilege to share in their journey of healing. Rachel is a trauma informed therapist and primarily utilizes CBT, EMDR and Ego States work. Rachel works primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma and women's issues. Rachel works with spiritual trauma and is engaging more and more into the world of chronic illness. Rachel is a certified EMDRIA therapist and Consultant in Training.
