Mother Teresa with a Blackbelt: An Interview with a Thriver Whose Own Trauma Helps Others Heal

Although I have not met Theresa Byrne face to face yet (my intention is certainly to do so), I feel a kinship with this conscious communicator whose musings inspire her readers, listeners, students and clients. If memory serves, we found each other through another site for which we both write called The Good Men Project. When I got to know her better, I was impressed with her ability to weave a story with a take home treasure in the form of the message. She earned a degree in Communication Studies (with concentrations in Psychology, Social Work, and Business/Marketing). This enables her to see beneath the surface of what her clients bring to their sessions as she coaches them using a multi-modal approach. I sense that her inspirational style is both nurturing and high intensity. Recently, Theresa experienced a trauma that added even more depth to her work. It insisted that she take her own good advice that she had offered others. Easier said than done, but she is mastering the challenges brilliantly. This Wonder Woman recently presented a TEDx Talk in Chapel Hill, NC, on The Danger of Your Inner Bully. When I watched it, I found myself nodding in agreement as she was describing me and so many of my clients.  A bit of background would be helpful. Who is the woman in the mirror? My one-line description is that I’m like “Mother Teresa with a black belt.”  The first time I stepped in front of a playground bully I was about 8-years-old. Unconsciously my body moved to ...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Bullying Interview PTSD Trauma Compassion Resilience Source Type: news