System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders Green, Red, Blue (2 of 2)
Oct 31, 2024
Explore the fascinating world of emotional regulation as blue, red, and green relational styles are dissected. Learn how early messages shape self-perception and the distinct differences between boundaries and fawning. Discover the impact of emotional flashbacks and how comfort ties to early caregiving. The hosts navigate shame versus guilt, emphasizing self-worth, while offering practical tools for processing automatic reactions and building healthy attachments. Join the conversation on fostering connection and healing through understanding.
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Blue, Red, And Green Zones Defined
- Blue is avoidant and cognitive while red is anxious and reactive, and green balances both.
- Green means connecting with others and holding both feelings and thoughts together.
Why Fawning Sits Between Blue And Red
- Fawning can be both blue and red because it focuses on others while denying your own needs.
- It looks like caring for others but actually dismisses and hurts yourself.
Interrupt Negative Thought Loops
- When a negative thought loops, notice it and respond intentionally with a truthful replacement.
- Use conscious responses to bring yourself back to green instead of automatic looping.
