Traumatic Memory Processing: How to Dive Into It to Get Over It

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Barbara Heffernan

Barbara Heffernan

Күн бұрын

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@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone: Thanks for watching! Please do let me know what you think!
@Egyglory
@Egyglory 4 жыл бұрын
Are you providing online counseling sessions
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
@@Egyglory Hi: Yes, I do online video counseling. You can find more information here: www.mindfulpsychotherapyllc.com/client-portal
@saramoien5896
@saramoien5896 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Barbara. Thank you for the short but useful video. It touched my feelings and I am going to seriously continue listening your next videos.
@j3kfd9j
@j3kfd9j 4 жыл бұрын
The audio of these early videos is pretty quiet, it's hard to hear you even at full volume on my phone. Thank you for the video!
@wavy6470
@wavy6470 3 жыл бұрын
First thank you so much for this video. This changed so much for me in one moment! I was reluctant to click on this video because of being triggered so many times to "forcefully" process my traumatic memories, without ever feeling safe. This is the first time I hear someone stressing how much feeling safe in the present moment can help. I believe trauma can get worse if inadequately handled. Sorry for mistakes, English is not my first language. Waiting for your next video about perfectionism! Thank you once again for all that you do, you are saving lives. All the best, Isidora from Bosnia
@desiderataification
@desiderataification 4 жыл бұрын
I remember almost every moment someone made me feel embarrassed in my entire life. I have a lot of flashbacks, a different memory most of the time it's recalling moments I felt embarrassed or rejected and shuved down
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
EMDR might be helpful for that. Healing is possible :)
@ts3858
@ts3858 3 жыл бұрын
Omg yes....😓
@hector_romero
@hector_romero 2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.gaming6277 That happened to me as well, I was 10 years old, we were telling jokes and mine was not as good as others, so the teacher encouraged the whole class to punch my head, it was a horrible experience. Fuck*ng mokeys they were. So in my case, it was not just the laughter.
@0mfgeeze
@0mfgeeze 2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@Kif_Lee
@Kif_Lee 2 жыл бұрын
@@hector_romero wtf, sorry you went through this. what kind of teacher does that?
@nicolegallagher3537
@nicolegallagher3537 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely think that "diving into it" has helped speed along the process. The problem I have is the memories are so painful i just start crying in the middle of a work day. I have also been led to gently confront my abuser with whom I am having the traumatic memories from. Thank you for explaining this, I felt that I was going crazy , i am glad I know now that this is "a thing"
@RnW9384
@RnW9384 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 64 and have childhood trauma. 😢 I've done E.F.T, EMDR , The Baud. I had a stroke 2 yrs ago,the deeper layers of trauma emerged. I'm still recovering from the stroke . Rose
@ecoworldtraveler
@ecoworldtraveler 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this information. I am currently processing trauma and becoming aware. This makes sense.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
So pleased it is helpful!
@EmpoweredHealersAcademy
@EmpoweredHealersAcademy 5 жыл бұрын
I love how you breakdown the SCIENCE of this in such a simple to understand way! Reprocessing the event. Brilliant!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
So pleased you liked that part of it! Sometimes it helps to know why we are the way we are :)
@michelleholt2007
@michelleholt2007 3 жыл бұрын
This makes perfect sense of why I only have flashes of memories of my childhood until about 6 years ago.
@YJ-7
@YJ-7 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It is really hard when the ones you love are the ones that hurt you. I don't even know who my dad is anymore, he has two sides, one is good and the other is awful. Absolutely awful...
@imacheerioaf
@imacheerioaf 4 жыл бұрын
I've been struggling with PTSD for many years. Your video is giving me wonderful tools to build on, and your explanation makes perfect sense. Thank you so much for making this video!!
@gardenialeeman4932
@gardenialeeman4932 2 жыл бұрын
I remember in detail when my first anxiety attack happened while married to a narcissist. I just don't know how to stop anxiety. Thank you so much for the video! Blessings!
@lesleygarvs4640
@lesleygarvs4640 Жыл бұрын
Omg, Barbara... You have no idea how much I thank you for your videos... They are concise, clear.... So important for traumatized minds to find easy to pick information... Thank you 🌷🤗💖💖
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome 🙏
@artsguru1784
@artsguru1784 2 жыл бұрын
You probably have enough confirmation already, Barbara, but your explanation of how and why trauma memories stay with us is sparklingly clear. Thanks for such great resources.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for letting me know! (It does add a bit more motivation to my day when I get feedback like this!). I wish you health and healing, Barbara
@susane4078
@susane4078 Жыл бұрын
Your descriptions of trauma, its personal impact and various treatments are excellent. I’ve had 3 major traumas in my life. I think I deal with them by numbing myself. At one time, I’d describe myself as “ enthusiastic “. That person is gone. My emotions are blunted now & it is difficult to trust ppl again. A few months ago, I summoned up the courage to make an appointment with a local therapist and left a VM. She never called me back. I need to work through these traumatic experiences in life. I’m a young 70. I want to rediscover joy.
@joywilliams4014
@joywilliams4014 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same Susan. I am 62. It’s overwhelming and debilitating. If you ever want to talk. DM me. ❤️❤️
@mateoivinlague115
@mateoivinlague115 4 жыл бұрын
It's like you are the only one who understand how I am feeling. I need this.
@joannatsitaki7040
@joannatsitaki7040 4 жыл бұрын
Actually that s the most explicit and amazing analysis of what happens in trauma processing. Thank you so much Barbara Heffernan!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thanks for the positive feedback!!
@yveqeshy
@yveqeshy Жыл бұрын
Best explanation of how traumatic memories are formed I have heard, it really makes sense. It's also made me realize that adults in children's lives have a responsibility to not weaponize their position of authority over kids in their lives because these kids will need to come back to them for help in processing the events that happen to them in their lives through rrframing essentially reprocessing and if the kids can't feel safe around the adults, they have no way of addressing potentially traumatic situations
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@thebudgieartist3391
@thebudgieartist3391 3 жыл бұрын
I unfortunately can't afford trauma therapy. I have trauma, that occurred when I was also still a baby.. So so much. Just explaining all my trauma i know (there is more, sometimes new memories come suddenly) would cost me thousands of €'s because its so much.. And yes I'm also numbing and it brought me to dangerous situations throughout my life.
@alyssaeschak8434
@alyssaeschak8434 3 жыл бұрын
I am in the same boat. What I have done is looked for resources within my means. I bought a book on healing called “Whole Again” which lead me to getting this DBT workbook. Now that might not be the route you go down because my trauma or experience might differ for yours. But the point is don’t give up on yourself. You don’t deserve to suffer your whole life. Do what you can to heal yourself because at the end of the day you’re the one who needs to. And I’m telling you, you can do it. I’m only a month and a half into my process. And there’s no time line but I have maybe one or two things that I can do now that give me even just minutes of peace. Practice, patience, and unconditional love. You can do this :)
@AlanMaclean-s3n
@AlanMaclean-s3n 5 ай бұрын
Best explanation I’ve ever heard. TY!!!
@veerleverkeerd8183
@veerleverkeerd8183 Жыл бұрын
This is another one I need to re watch and take notes. I love how articulate and knowledgeable you are, and your explanations are so helpful. So grateful for your content.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know :)
@Lucas-hn2sg
@Lucas-hn2sg 3 жыл бұрын
You are a very blessed person. Thank you very much for dedicating your life to help people live without traumas.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lucas!
@victorpadilla2893
@victorpadilla2893 Жыл бұрын
This was so satisfying to watch - you've just put it in such a simple way to understand! You're a great teacher - Thank you!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! And thank you for letting me know :)
@DoctorCarrieHall
@DoctorCarrieHall 4 ай бұрын
I'm getting ready to start therapy. It's traumatic when you get the courage up to tell what happened to you, and the police don't believe you. This strengthens the trauma. All of this makes sense to me.
@avocatobobble
@avocatobobble Жыл бұрын
Wow! You are incredible. I have a girlfriend that is suffering hugely from many traumatic memories. She is struggling to also pay for more EMDR therapy, so I suggested that I would help be her therapist. No, I may not be trained but I’ve been watching your videos and playlist and I’ve got a much better understanding of what she has been going through and what I would I need to do is start with a safe place and help her on a journey to desensitise her from her past and eventually look at it in a more positive way.
@cathrinfitzgerald5371
@cathrinfitzgerald5371 3 жыл бұрын
Tromatic memory makes so much sense to me
@alexbutterfield3808
@alexbutterfield3808 4 жыл бұрын
As a CBT trauma therapist myself - thank you
@bodave4280
@bodave4280 3 жыл бұрын
Hi do you have an email? So desperate right now
@dulceoliveira3601
@dulceoliveira3601 3 жыл бұрын
Being overwhelmed, yes I understand that
@MirandaRinks
@MirandaRinks 2 жыл бұрын
I am recovering from childhood PTSD, 15 years of therapy and continuing, Ive read body keeps the score and peter levines work. Your videos are awesome. I am so excited to try some of your techniques. Thank you for sharing tools on this platform.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Miranda: Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so wonderful that you are accessing so many resources and moving towards healing! Yes, Peter Levine and Van der Kolk's work is excellent. Wishing you all the best!
@Kif_Lee
@Kif_Lee 2 жыл бұрын
I am just reading them now too :) Wishing you all the strength and healing you need!
@marcellakramer5871
@marcellakramer5871 3 жыл бұрын
I suffer from CPTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder. I have watched quite a few of your videos today and I appreciate your very thorough explanations. I have subscribed to your channel.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! I hope my videos are helpful to you. Wishing you health and healing.
@eden-.-3483
@eden-.-3483 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is the first video about getting over trauma that i actually find useful!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! I am pleased it was helpful for you.
@nataliemaxey7796
@nataliemaxey7796 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video! Hopefully it helps my family members understand why therapy is hard work!
@jackstansbury8195
@jackstansbury8195 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you this video is very helpful I was just hit by a car and can’t get the memory out of my head and this helped thank you
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped. I wish you health and healing.
@kthenerd3585
@kthenerd3585 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, all you words made a lot of sense. Thank you for bringing this video.
@nafisa.t13
@nafisa.t13 Жыл бұрын
This is so incredibly helpful! I've been wondering why upsetting events after I went into recovery/therapy no longer caused flashbacks and weren't as upsetting as it was in my younger years. I was able to move away from a black-white sort of thinking. The example of an "upsetting" event vs a traumatic event was illuminating.
@amyj.4992
@amyj.4992 2 жыл бұрын
Reprocessing really helps alot with the reframing journey. And the constant, synapses firing off with the trauma needs healing and rest. You are speaking on biopsychology. I also learned exercising not only helps to lower my blood pressure, but so does healthy coping techniques like dealing with trauma. I learned myself avoidance and ignoring my pain, doesn't help make it go away. And so facing it head on, allowed me to desensitize the memory by sitting with it. I realized other people, have their own work to do. And how I have way less problems, trying to save other people's emotions when I needed to deal with my own reactions
@MrKelso85
@MrKelso85 5 жыл бұрын
Just a fantastically articulated video and motivation to confront my potential avoidance of trauma memories, although it’s been hard to self diagnose never officially been diagnosed and function “well” by typical standards I.e job, exercise , meditation, no unhealthy coping mechanisms no alcohol nothing . But just occasional sleep disturbance etc so thank you very much for this video
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Billythekid. Thanks so much for your supportive comments and for letting me know it made a difference to you. Many high functioning people have trauma histories - and I think the question is not just how well someone functions, but how happy they are. Let me know if you have any other questions, or topics you'd like me to address. Someone recently asked me to do a video on PTSD Hyperarousal, which will (when I can get it out!) address the sleep issue, and how both pervasive that is as well as how difficult that is to change.
@MPhoebs
@MPhoebs 4 жыл бұрын
Everything's spot on and what struck me the most is number 3. Thank you sooo much!
@coffeebreak4108
@coffeebreak4108 Жыл бұрын
Gosh, this video helps me understand more about my traumas than all the therapy I've been doing until now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I truly hope it helps with healing... all the best, Barbara
@coffeebreak4108
@coffeebreak4108 Жыл бұрын
❤️
@little_miss_vintage
@little_miss_vintage Жыл бұрын
I’ve only started healing trauma last year. I’ll be 38 this year. My father passed away from a drug overdose when I was 9 and i get flashbacks all the time of the day we found out from the sheriff. I’ve been trying high and low to get EMDR but my current therapist doesn’t see my fathers death as a form of PTSD (since I didn’t witness his death in person), so a trauma yes but not PTSD😢 everyone I know thinks it’s PTSD but I’m unsure and feel a little lost. It has gotten worse over the years..perhaps I buried the pain in my youth or didn’t grieve properly since I was so young. But I find myself reliving that day often and thinking of my father and just cry and feel very depressed
@TheSghetty
@TheSghetty 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are so helpful! I’m not sure if I’ve had experienced real trauma, but I for sure recognize myself in something, and I would say that if I’m using these information you are giving me to heal myself, even if mine is not proper PTSD, there is nothing wrong with that :)
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased the videos are helpful, and yes! These tools can be useful for many people!
@inkihans97
@inkihans97 2 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for this acknowledgment. After an extremely traumatic event , a psychiatrist just put a diagnostic label on me and told me ot be on psychotopic medicines for life. No trauma treatment was gven or even mentioned. Even though I questioned the diagnisis and the widom of being munbed out on pills. I was "over ruled by the expert". Anger still comes up sometimes when I a thinking of this.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear this.... I hope you might be willing to trust that you can find someone compassionate and knowledgeable.
@vanderglobe
@vanderglobe 3 жыл бұрын
The best video I viewed about trauma as well as others. I'm going to regain my driving self on the freeway. And thank you for reminding me about avoidance. The information in your videos are right on the mark! Especially about medications.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear the videos are resonating with you and helping!! I wish you all the best!
@maggieholton698
@maggieholton698 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Every video I find is just for coping I really appreciate you going further and talking about the need to dive into the memory to heal I completely agree i will b watching more of your videos!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maggie: You so so welcome! And thank you for articulating how my videos dffer - that is very helpful to hear!
@donalee1975
@donalee1975 2 жыл бұрын
HELLO GOOD EVENING HERE JUNE 20 ... I studied CBT 6 years ago, - recent incidents allowed the Supreme anger sneak out; required me to refresh what l knew and could not access fast enough from my studies. thank you. I subscribed, because your language is clear and simple Thank you. I was now even able to tear 😢 up, and face the reality lt was not only about me, my anxiety, the friend thing is a great tool, as I empathize for others too often, and do not consider me enough to stay controlled. Love ❤ DONA 🇨🇦 🍁 I am highly sensitive 75 year hoping g to make 85 !
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
I am so pleased you are finding this helpful! I truly wish you health and healing and peace!
@doppler808
@doppler808 Жыл бұрын
This an an AMAZING video. Incredibly well explained.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
Thank you. So pleased you found it helpful!
@hchueh5066
@hchueh5066 3 жыл бұрын
the explanation of traumatic memory is the best one that I have learnt. It helps me. Thank you!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that and I truly appreciate the feedback!
@seelow12
@seelow12 2 жыл бұрын
OMG, its like you've known me all my life.....the cortisol explanation really resonated with me.....I don't feel so ashamed that I have struggled to cognitively make sense of my emotional dysregulation
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for letting me how much this meant. The fact that it lowered shame means a lot to me - that is so important!! I wish you health and healing!
@EmpoweredHealersAcademy
@EmpoweredHealersAcademy 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of some amazing resources and books regarding trauma! It's clear that you have a lot of experience!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad even experienced healers like you can find my videos helpful!
@bonez2002
@bonez2002 2 жыл бұрын
You made that explanation so crystal clear, i understand it now. Thank you so much 🙏
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! And thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it!
@SqueakyPeeps
@SqueakyPeeps 2 жыл бұрын
Light bulb just went off in my head. Thank YOU!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
Hurray!!
@joywilliams4014
@joywilliams4014 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. You have a great way of explaining how trauma works. I wish I could have you for my therapist.
@marymullins4130
@marymullins4130 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - what a wonderfully clarifying video.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@MasculinityMindset
@MasculinityMindset 10 ай бұрын
I am going to be doing EMDR soon. I have issues going back 40 years, crazy really when i think about it. But let's see if I can find some resolution to this pain.
@letsgoBrandon204
@letsgoBrandon204 3 жыл бұрын
What about extreme embarrassment? I have visual memories of embarrassment from many years ago that still make me physically cringe. I have always had social anxiety but these memories are the worst.
@KingLeonidas_300
@KingLeonidas_300 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. How often do those memories enter your mind?
@letsgoBrandon204
@letsgoBrandon204 3 жыл бұрын
@@KingLeonidas_300 It varies. If my mind is on my problems a lot then it's every few days. When things are going relatively well I might not think of them for weeks (a month or so). I'm inconsistent, sometimes I can almost convince myself that there's nothing fundamentally wrong with me, then it all comes back with severe lack of self confidence. Then my mind wanders and crappy memories come back. I feel like I'm an evolutionary dead end, a non-starter, failed experiment.
@jmfs3497
@jmfs3497 Жыл бұрын
Started EMDR intake meeting today. I stopped dating a decade ago because I would shutdown at the first sign of discontent from partners. Lots of abandonment issues. Someone began pursuing me 9 months ago, and the last two months have been absolutely beautiful... except twice this week I have overreacted about total nothings with this person and I realize now that this trauma has affected every relationship in my life and to myself.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
I truly hope the EMDR helps! So much awareness shows through in your comment, I think it is a great sign. And yes, just remember, it is not your fault - and these things do effect so much! All the best, Barbara
@fitGURL67
@fitGURL67 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic explanation!! Fellow LCSW trauma therapist here.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And how wonderful you are doing this work!!
@marlenemartin4945
@marlenemartin4945 2 жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense. God bless you.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
🙏😀
@JohnCampenOfficial
@JohnCampenOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
So grateful to have found your series of videos. Thank you for sharing this work, Doc.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for letting me know.
@ghosticyuppy7294
@ghosticyuppy7294 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This was so informative.
@kareolynnjewole7819
@kareolynnjewole7819 Жыл бұрын
Yes I agree I’m 76yo lots of trauma since childhood Both parents died when I was a child Raised by a pedophile Never came to terms with all this That is why I’m trying to listen to all your videos So happy that I found you
@mtuesday99
@mtuesday99 2 жыл бұрын
This video made perfect sense, thank you so much for posting it.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! So glad this was helpful.
@basmabwzr
@basmabwzr 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information. I think you are right about needing help in diving in memories to get over them, it can be really challenging to do so alone.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It definitely helps to have support while doing this work. Wishing you all the best!
@mosesmukuna
@mosesmukuna 4 жыл бұрын
I am very grateful for your ,immensely helpful information. It's really helped me a lot.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Moses: Thanks for letting me know. I am very happy to hear it is helpful to you!
@coreynadeau4783
@coreynadeau4783 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. I would just like to say the explanation of traumatic memories, where they are located in our brain, and how it compares to other parts of the brain was very helpful. Thank you so much:-))
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@nataliecooch8176
@nataliecooch8176 Жыл бұрын
Wow my husband josh it's to long a story but God bless you and your family xxx your an angel 😇
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
❤ Wishing you the best!
@noremac4807
@noremac4807 Жыл бұрын
My traumatic memories are with me every day. It’s 18 months to two years later, and I am still broken and deeply distressed and despairing at what happened
@josephinefrancoise5939
@josephinefrancoise5939 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great video! Thank you so much! Very informative and helpful. ❤️
@nevalans9524
@nevalans9524 3 жыл бұрын
I would love you to make a video about how to reach memories in Emdr. The ones you can’t reach in reality.
@aspire2inspire252
@aspire2inspire252 2 ай бұрын
I was wondering if you may be able to recommend such therapists that specialize in these therapy fields you’ve listed? I find they’re not as common when seeking the level of expertise….partnered with affordability. Any direction is appreciated…that is of course, if inquiries are permitted here. Your knowledge is spot on…you are appreciated.
@maryamnadooshan7844
@maryamnadooshan7844 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great explanation , you are amazing :)
@zizzolizzo1
@zizzolizzo1 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous explanation!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@debmary6310
@debmary6310 Жыл бұрын
great explanation
@DoraHand
@DoraHand 3 жыл бұрын
Is a super helpful description thank you so much
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. I’m glad it helped!
@talonking7042
@talonking7042 3 жыл бұрын
That made sense to me.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
Terrific. I hope it is helpful.
@septiros
@septiros 3 жыл бұрын
Traumatic events makes me have social anxiety 😭
@mar12565
@mar12565 3 жыл бұрын
same😭😩
@petefrislid7219
@petefrislid7219 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 8 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! I hope it is helpful!
@ashleydiaz3568
@ashleydiaz3568 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation!
@calebcole203ccs
@calebcole203ccs 5 жыл бұрын
Your explanation was really good! Great new video :)
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Caleb!
@deerob7436
@deerob7436 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@ninacujic3001
@ninacujic3001 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💫 Amazing explanation 👏
@stefaniasmanio859
@stefaniasmanio859 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Your videos are very clear even if the subjects are complex.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Stefania: Thank you for letting me know! It is very helpful to me :). and you are very welcome!
@geo.nerd.
@geo.nerd. 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve worked with my therapist before with emdr to help with social anxiety from past pain and it worked well, but a month ago I went through a very traumatic event with one of my pets attacking me. We’ve tried emdr now but it’s not really helping and I have a tendency to numb out during and after the session. Your explanation of how you need to move between the safe space and the traumatic memory makes sense, but I can’t find a safe place. The attack happened in my home (that I had just moved into three weeks before!) so even the shower or my bed doesn’t feel safe. That is to say, the typical suggestions for relaxation (hot bath, meditation, etc) don’t feel safe and places I’d normally think of (a park on a sunny day for example) don’t feel safe. Really, the world doesn’t feel safe. It seems like negative, intrusive thoughts appear no matter where I try to picture as a safe place. I’m sure this is what is hindering the emdr this time. I’m going to try your mini series, but is there anything else you’d recommend I do?
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
I am SO sorry that happened to you. How terrifying. I do think EMDR can help with that eventually, but for now it sounds like as physiological relaxation as much as possible is the key. Working on accessing a feeling of safety in the moment in your home as much as you can. It will probably take time. Hopefully the mini series helps. I also did this video live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZXRhXacnrhgoNE - which utilizes a safe place from your past...
@geo.nerd.
@geo.nerd. 4 жыл бұрын
Barbara Heffernan thank you so much. I will give both a try!
@isle-unto-thyself
@isle-unto-thyself 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! I had a horrible ex-friend who faked suicide and told me to die in their note. It happened awhile ago, but still sucks.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear this - that is horrible.
@rosehewitt5066
@rosehewitt5066 4 жыл бұрын
Yes great explanation thanks Barbara
@M_Rossi
@M_Rossi 4 жыл бұрын
Very exhaustive explanation, thank you.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Hopefully it wasn't exhausting! :)
@thewholisticrealistic9649
@thewholisticrealistic9649 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love that you talk about physiological safety and shared books we can read to learn more about this topic! Subscribed :) Can't wait for the next vidddd!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It should be coming out today 😮
@akshayjain7175
@akshayjain7175 2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou ma'am for sharing this important information 🙏
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@JN25376
@JN25376 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lisacevaer7259
@lisacevaer7259 4 жыл бұрын
i really learned alot from your video. i need help so badly. ive been working with a therapist and a hypnotherapist. i feel like they dont believe me when i say that i know i experienced trauma but i just cant remember.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about this. Sometimes we don't remember trauma, particularly if it was experienced early in life (pre-verbal). Hopefully your therapist and hypnotherapist are trauma-informed. I'm glad the video was helpful for you. Wishing you the best, Barbara
@gusgait
@gusgait 3 жыл бұрын
I don't remember my childhood and have never been able to establish a "safe" place....even with 20 years of therapy and lots of meds to ease depression. I have never felt "safe" inside or out.
@TarannumKhatriCA
@TarannumKhatriCA 4 жыл бұрын
These videos are awesome. You are helping so much
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased to hear that!
@Saturnium_
@Saturnium_ 3 жыл бұрын
That makes sense!
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@zaeemAtif
@zaeemAtif 3 жыл бұрын
I am numbing out too much. Pray for me.
@JaneStoller
@JaneStoller 5 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot from this video! Subscribed.
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane!
@wooziepridenation3956
@wooziepridenation3956 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you this working out for me
@joedraude3475
@joedraude3475 4 жыл бұрын
Is guilt from an event just a type of traumatic memory? Do you have a reference for dealing with guilt? You are a wonderful educator! Thanks
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe: What an interesting question! Excessive or inappropriate guilt may stem from a negative core belief that arose from a traumatic situation. This PDF may be helpful to you: awakenjoy.lpages.co/negative-core-beliefs-pdf/, which is referenced in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHXUfWenoLCpqqc
@christophernoone5066
@christophernoone5066 10 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@thanksexportsshoes240
@thanksexportsshoes240 3 жыл бұрын
This is all true Barbara I have a all seen and that I am now looking for videos were I can find solutions to my problems
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
So pleased this was helpful. Wishing you health and healing...
@sinnerfox13
@sinnerfox13 3 жыл бұрын
I have never truly felt like the many phycologist I have had over the years did much if anything to fix the CBT or trama issues I have had my whole life. I just end up being able to see what they want to see and it make them feel good I tell them what I think they want to hear and in the end they state that I completed the course but I feel the same as I did when I started and in one or two cases I left worse. Now I have these very hard beliefs and rules I live by and just resently I walked to my husband about a few of my deep rules and beliefs in a hope to help him with his anxiety and he was asking if I was okay and how I could believe that being happy is a bad thing. Of course I gave him examples of the reasons and the results of my years of testing out these core beliefs but I am confused to why he is saying I have cherophobia. I am not afraid of being happy I just know that for every good thing there is an equal evil thing so the trama and pain and suffering I went through was a much needed thing to have been thru to get him and the blessings I have and that soon I will have to suffer again to keep them. Never more never less always a balance. So as I was listening to this I had the feeling of giving it the old collage try and subscribed to your channel. If anything it will give me more knowledge to understand things that I myself don't understand. So thank you ☺️
@BarbaraHeffernan
@BarbaraHeffernan 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel. I hope it is helpful!
@hifzurrahman6200
@hifzurrahman6200 Жыл бұрын
May God bless you
@acidtacoz4434
@acidtacoz4434 11 ай бұрын
i just went through a school shooting 2 days ago, trying to come back to reality has been difficult.
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