Episode 467: Heather Cobb. The Courage of Lived Experience.

Heather Cobb is a peer facilitator, poet and trauma survivor. She lives with her partner and an adorable staffordshire bull terrier in Yorkshire, England. A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going: CPTSD Foundation ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/) ) CPTSD Foundation 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: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/) ) Brighter Vision ( https://www.brightervision.com/guy/ ) As the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year. Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client. During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month. The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy ( http://brightervision.com/guy ) Heather’s activism draws on her ongoing recovery from bipolar and childhood sexual abuse; after losing a decade in the psychiatric system, failing to get a degree and hold down paid work, Heather decided to use her lived experience to become a peer facilitator. Heather is Wellness Recovery Action Plan Facilitator accredited by the Copeland Centre. Currently, she facilitates bibliotherapy sessions in NHS inpatient and community settings - using stories, poems, comics and myths to support her peers in defining their struggles and making a recovery. Heather has never met a hopeless case. She would like you to know that whether recovered or not, you have more to offer the world than you might think.' *In This Episode* * The Words in Mind Bibliotherapy project in Kirklees, Yorkshire ( https://www.facebook.com/BibliotherapyKirklees/ ) * The Words In Mind Pandemic Podcast ( https://anchor.fm/wordsinmindkirklees ) * Heather’s blog: The Mad Covid Project ( https://madcovid.com/mad-covid-diaries-2/k ) 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands