We Can Do Hard Things Breaking Generational Cycles: Embodiment & Healing Trauma with Prentis Hemphill
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Jun 13, 2024 Writer, embodiment facilitator, and therapist Prentis Hemphill discusses breaking generational cycles and healing trauma through embodiment work. Topics include crying dates for self-discovery, distinguishing trauma from personality, and owning part in generational healing.
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Trauma as Disconnection
- Trauma is a relational injury, marked by disconnection from self, others, or the world.
- Look for disconnection in your life to identify areas needing healing.
Hiding as Self-Protection
- Prentis Hemphill developed a habit of hiding in forts as a child to cope with unpredictability and rage at home.
- This pattern resurfaced as an adult when her nervous system perceived danger in her child's loving gaze.
Becoming Aware of Disconnection
- Practice centering to become aware of subtle body movements that indicate disconnection.
- Pay attention to how your body reacts in different situations and practice staying open.