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Being Well · April 13, 2026 · 1h 16m

Trauma Therapy: What It’s Really Like with Dr. Jacob Ham and Elizabeth Ferreira

Elizabeth Ferreira, Dr. Jacob Ham

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Ham and therapist Elizabeth Ferreira offer an inside look at the messy, unglamorous reality of trauma therapy. They discuss the delicate role of self-disclosure, the healing power of openly repairing mistakes, and how sharing grief can build profound connection. The conversation explores therapy as both an art and a science, and highlights the importance of balancing structure with flexible attunement to the client's needs.

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Highlights

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The Role of Disclosure in Trauma Therapy00:06:21
Therapists explore when and how self-disclosure by the therapist can deepen the therapeutic relationship or potentially harm it.
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Mistakes and Ruptures as Opportunities for Repair00:11:34
The therapists discuss how inevitable missteps in therapy can, if addressed openly, become powerful moments of healing and trust-building.
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Sharing Grief in the Therapeutic Space00:23:20
Therapists reflect on how acknowledging and sharing grief with clients can normalize loss and foster deeper connection.
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Therapy as Both Art and Science00:36:29
The conversation highlights that effective trauma therapy cannot be reduced to a manualized protocol; it requires creativity and attunement.
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Structure, Flexibility, and 'Opening the Hand'00:47:52
The therapists describe the balance between providing a therapeutic structure and letting go of control to allow the client's unfolding process.
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Misc

✧Dr. Jacob Ham is the clinician featured in Stephanie Foo’s memoir 'What My Bones Know'.
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