Embodied Self-Compassion | Dr. Arielle Schwartz

One of the most common barriers to healing that I see as a psychologist and trauma specialist is when we experience feelings of despair and hopelessness. Sometimes it may feel as if nothing you do is going to make a difference. In these moments, it is important to learn how to turn toward these difficult feelings without over-identifying with them. Self-compassion becomes an essential tool that helps you to do so.
Self-compassion is an act of friendliness toward yourself in which you practice extending kindness toward yourself through your words and actions. Regrettably, with a history of trauma, it is often difficult to turn toward yourself in a loving manner. Sometimes, the invitation to bring in self-compassion leads to an increase in self-criticism along with distressing emotions or an increase in physical tension. We might feel caught in a downward spiral of distress.
If you find it difficult to accept yourself, this post focuses on simple practices that you can incorporate in your daily life to help you lovingly accept yourself. Moreover, compassion practices also invite you to challenge and dispute self-disparaging beliefs such as when you tell yourself you are unworthy or unlovable. Embodied Self-Compassion invites you to turn toward your body in a loving manner while enhancing a felt sense of ease in the present moment.
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Beautiful. Thank you so much. ❤

[@thewilgi]

Gratefully adding this gentle invitation to my 'inbetween days' playlist for those moments when despair weighs heavily. So thankful for the reminder that the seed of hope is present and growing, even and especially during disorienting experiences

[@Lori10721]

Dr. Areille , This is a great way of Way of Bring Self - Awareness and you exolaation of the Poly Vagal Theory is exceptional.

[@threadgrassone]

Thank you. I really felt that self hug at the end in a way I never have before.

[@CreativeArtandEnergy]

Thank you, Dr. Arielle. I value your perspective so much in my road to embodying my self acceptance and resilience

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Thank you so much !

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Dear Dr. Areille, I found this practice very helpful. Thank you for making this video. I'm going to look at all of your KZbins now.🙏

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brilliant. thank you so much :)

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Wow!! Thank you so very much 💞💗🌷

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That was powerful! Thank you!

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Thank you

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Love it. Thanks for adding this to the bottom of your email :)

[@naturelover1284]

I don't have trauma but feel this way. the counter experiences of love and acceptance are so daily in conversation. women minimize each other if your not like them, the ideal they assume in midwest "nice" the biggest patriarchs I know profit from it, old females

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Saying stuff doesn't make me believe it