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MASTER Emotional Regulation: 3 Simple Steps to REWIRE YOUR BRAIN & Reclaim Your LIFE!

The School of Greatness

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Understanding the Brilliance of the Nervous System in Trauma

The impact of trauma often leads to feelings of shame, especially in children who interpret bad events happening to them as a reflection of their worth. However, not fighting back during trauma is a natural coping mechanism as the nervous system can freeze to protect oneself. This instinct to freeze and be still is the body's way of ensuring survival when fighting or running is not feasible, hence beating oneself up for not reacting differently during trauma overlooks the brilliance of the nervous system's self-protective response.

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