In this conversation, Monique interviews Heather Stringer, a licensed therapist, about her work with trauma and rituals. Heather shares her experience of using rituals as a form of processing trauma and making it known and significant. She describes a ritual she created for a woman who was reclaiming her femininity and how it helped her embody a new story. Heather emphasizes the importance of involving the body in the healing process and the power of community in supporting and witnessing the ritual. She also discusses the possibility of conducting rituals online and the significance of incorporating simple rituals into daily life.Keywordstrauma, rituals, processing, significance, embodiment, community, healing, online, daily lifeTakeaways

• Rituals can be a powerful tool for processing trauma and making it known and significant.
• Involving the body in the healing process is essential, as trauma is a full-body experience.
• Community support and witnessing are crucial in the ritual process.
• Rituals can be conducted online, allowing for participation from different locations.
• Simple rituals can be incorporated into daily life to bring meaning and intentionality.

• Conducting Rituals Online
• The Power of Embodiment in Healing

• "We're capable of entering into the really dark places and calling forth our goodness and our glory."
• "Ritual interrupts old stories and patterns, allowing for new possibilities."
• "Rituals provide a tangible reminder of who we are and what we have overcome."
• Watch this episode video on Spotify or youtube https://youtu.be/nbtAVnjBWjc

Learn more about Heather https://www.lifeinritual.com/

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