USING BODY BASED RESOURCES IN HEALING TRAUMA
The body plays a crucial role in healing trauma, as trauma is often stored not just in the mind but also in physical sensations and responses. When traumatic experiences occur, they can disrupt the body’s natural balance, leading to chronic stress, tension, and somatic symptoms. Addressing trauma through body-centered approaches, such as somatic experiencing or body-based therapies, helps individuals process and release these physical manifestations. By reconnecting with bodily sensations and promoting a sense of safety and grounding, people can facilitate deeper emotional healing and restore a sense of well-being. This holistic approach acknowledges that true recovery involves integrating both mind and body.
WHAT IS HAVENING?
Havening is a therapeutic technique designed to help individuals alleviate distressing emotions and traumatic memories through a combination of sensory touch and cognitive processes. Developed by Dr. Ronald Ruden, Havening involves gentle, self-administered touch on specific areas of the body, such as the arms or face, while focusing on positive memories or affirmations. This approach is based on the concept that tactile stimulation can alter the brain's emotional processing, helping to desensitize and reprocess traumatic memories. By integrating this touch with cognitive and emotional work, Havening aims to create a calming effect and promote healing from emotional and psychological distress.
WHAT IS HAVENING?
An interview with Havening creator Dr Ronald Ruden
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (TAPPING)?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), often known as "tapping," is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive therapy with acupressure. Developed by Gary Craig, EFT involves tapping on specific meridian points on the body while focusing on a distressing issue or emotion. This process is believed to help balance the body's energy system and reduce the emotional charge associated with negative memories or stress. By addressing both the mental and physical aspects of emotional disturbances, EFT aims to alleviate anxiety, trauma, and various emotional challenges, promoting overall emotional well-being and resilience.
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (TAPPING)?
A video by EFT creator Gary Craig
WHAT IS THE SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), developed by Stephen Porges, is an auditory intervention designed to enhance emotional regulation and social engagement by targeting the autonomic nervous system. It uses specially filtered music that is designed to stimulate the vagus nerve and promote a sense of safety and calm. The protocol involves listening to this music through headphones over a series of sessions, which helps to improve the listener's ability to tolerate stress and engage more effectively in social interactions. By addressing the neural pathways associated with safety and social communication, the SSP aims to support individuals in overcoming challenges related to trauma, anxiety, and sensory processing.
WHAT IS THE SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL?
An overview from Unyte iLs