Let's talk about Trauma Recovery

This video discusses treatment for PTSD and C-PTSD:
🌱when and why we might reprocess traumatic memories
🌱why we contain memories if we feel flooded
🌱the importance having the right support
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Learn more at drarielleschwartz.com

[@marypurdy8145]

Thank you, Your gentle voice supports my nervous system so I can hear and digest what you are sharing about trauma.

[@deborah8788]

This video was recommended to me on my KZbin homepage and I’m so glad it was. I’m currently having EMDR for complex PTSD, so am very much in a processing/exposure place. Very true what is said in the video about relational trauma; although I suspect I’m not alone in that I’ve gravitated towards partners who have confirmed my bias and worst fears about relationships and people (rather than the opposite). I really hope healing will come when I am able to break this pattern and make better decisions. I do have lovely friends though but I still struggle to feel safe even with them. Living in the aftermath of trauma is immensely challenging and my heart goes out to anyone also facing this.

[@anneholden8227]

Thank you, Arielle love your clear and heartfelt explanations

[@jasonleeauthor2036]

Another form of healing you forgot to mention is to listen to the beautiful words you share! Brilliant work and words Dr Schwartz. Love listening to your compassionate voice. You share such warmth and healing in your videos.

[@dr.arielleschwartz913]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback. 🙏🏼

[@RahiaWakahoehoe-cs8ic]

@@dr.arielleschwartz913😊😊xx

[@arjanblad416]

Arielle. Your video's are awesome. Thanks so much. Bless you. Greetings from the Netherlands !

[@diannajohnson-mochalkin6475]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@phoenixwildfire5059]

Thank you this was helpful x

[@shubhankary6811]

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[@sherylsteinhauer6919]

I enjoyed your video, very informative, it provided me with new insights on my own recovery. The word “disassociation” is interesting to me, I would like to learn more about it. When and how do we know if we just disassociated? I have so many questions that I’d like to ask, especially regarding the Indian Residential School systems, I have to write my narrative for my experiences as a Indian Day School student. I try to be careful of when I write it, not when my household is busy, during a time when I can move through it slowly and carefully. Again, thank you for the informative video. Much appreciated!!!

[@suzannelerner1]

This is just one of many ways to describe dissociation... If there is this present moment, and then there are memories of the past and thoughts about the future, dissociation is trying to push away old emotions, that felt overwhelming to us at the time in the past. It is a survival mechanism and gets us through. However, there is a part of our brain, that wants to protect us that whatever trauma happened, won't happen again. But that part of our brain is experiencing the emotions of the trauma, as if they are still happening in the present moment. AND, if you were in the Indian Residential Systems, (so sorry for the almost overwhelming trauma/s that must have involved, and honor your strength in surviving and getting to a place where you can more safely unpack those experiences.) There are also current inequalities, that continue to trigger those old childhood traumas. The difference is that we are adults now, and can draw upon Spiritual Wisdom, and also very practical Breath and body practices, that help bring our Nervous system back into balance. Connecting with Nature and Community. I trust the Resilience of your Spirit will continue to find hope and self-respect as you continue to connect with the Beauty Way...The Breath is always an Ally. One simple Breath of many beautiful breath practices, is called "The Square Breath." (you can do this washing dishes, walking to an important interview, etc.) In a comfortable way, breath in for a count of 4, rest at the top of the breath for 4, exhale for the count of 4, and rest at the bottom of the breath for 4. (Do this in a way that is comfortable, not straining, adjusting the speed of the count, or starting with a smaller count, say 1.2 and gradually building up where necessary.) May All Beings Live in Health and Harmony and Well-Being and Mutual Respect. Dr. Suzanne Lerner