The Therapy Edit Ask Anna - will I ever find a way to overcome my trauma?
Nov 25, 2024
Nahid de Belgeonne, a Nervous System Whisperer and author of 'Soothe,' joins to explore the intricacies of trauma and its lasting effects. She discusses how trauma can indeed alter self-perception but emphasizes the possibility of change through new bodily experiences. Nahid highlights the importance of embodied knowledge, unlearning patterns of tension, and using movement and breath to process trauma. Their conversation is full of practical tips for tuning into the nervous system to reclaim agency and foster healing.
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Rest To Process And Embody Learning
- Give yourself space to process knowledge by resting, daydreaming and reflecting.
- Prioritize sensing and curiosity over constant doing to embody learning.
Trauma Shapes Patterns, Not Identity
- Identifying with your trauma trains your nervous system to stay stuck.
- Layering new experiences can diminish trauma's hold without erasing memory.
Muscle Patterns Mirror Emotional Patterns
- Emotions don't literally live in muscles, but muscles hold patterned contractions tied to feelings.
- Observing and changing those contractions rewires habitual emotional responses.
