I cried tears of grief straight away. Grief for the safe people who were never there when i was growing up, grief of never being held when i was upset and confused as a little girl. Grief that I've ignored my body for 50 years or to give it the love and respect it deserves. This was satisfying
I didn't expect this but I cried within about 15 seconds of putting my hand on my chest, I wonder how much of my life is spent with that feeling lurking just beneath the surface
I embarked on the journey of personal development to deal with all those inner demons that developed throughout my high school time. I think most of it was in the name of escaping myself. It's nice to get reminded to hold the balance. We can't just fight against who we are.
Thank you so much. Your calming voice obviously made me feel safe to release pelvic trauma ans restore inner safety sind stability. It has been WONDERful 💚
he made a good point about making time for the self, and examining how much time we spend on social media, tv, email, and other time distractors from self-care
Bessel, thank you very much for helping me understand not only the effect of trauma on the body with your great book, perhaps even more important to me is learning how we can use these types of techniques with ourselves, our patients and loved ones to experience through of our own body the sensations of security and tranquility that we can offer ourselves.
Trauma is inner pain, a psychic wound, a wound on your soul invisible to medical world, only visible to you. Acknowledge it, be with it, accept it, lean to it with compassion, feel it fully, welcome the pain, breath in and breath out on top of it, make prayers for this wound, bring this wound to your consciousness, it feels like another part of your psyche integrate with this part, talk to it, embrace it...... isn't it all the healing modalities listed below addressing the same simple principle of feel the feelings fully and let it complete in your body and experience:- 1. TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) 2. Somatic Experiencing 3. Somatic Practicing 4. FOCUSING 5. VIPASANA 6. Embodying 7. Eckhart-shining light of consciousness 8. Shadow integration 9. Completion exercise 10. Compassionate Inquiry 11. Tapping 12. WuWei wisdom Acceptance 13. EMDR 14. Yoga 15. Inner Child healing 16. Gratitude Journal 17. CBT 18. Talk Therapy 19. IFST 20. Nervous System regulation 21. Conscious Breathing exercise
Terrific, I’m a big fan of breathing since reading BREATH. I have HPA axis dysfunction which effects the way I breathe...still have trouble with doing it right.
thank you Dr. Van Der Kolk, you are a great great man!
I cried tears of grief straight away. Grief for the safe people who were never there when i was growing up, grief of never being held when i was upset and confused as a little girl. Grief that I've ignored my body for 50 years or to give it the love and respect it deserves. This was satisfying
I am crying because I feel deeply that I am being helped - Thank you 🙏
I didn't expect this but I cried within about 15 seconds of putting my hand on my chest, I wonder how much of my life is spent with that feeling lurking just beneath the surface
I totally understand that! I often have exactly the same experience.
Can't stop crying
Thank you, Doctor.
There should be someone who is able to answer our questions, like a spokesperson for bessel.
Having a Thai masseuse work my ribcage has made breathing super pleasurable and meditation a delight.
Thank You very much for sharing this exercise.
I embarked on the journey of personal development to deal with all those inner demons that developed throughout my high school time. I think most of it was in the name of escaping myself. It's nice to get reminded to hold the balance. We can't just fight against who we are.
That was do relaxing. I found that I had compassion love and curiosity all at once.
I love this man sooo much, reading body keeps the score, absolutely astounded and very greatful ❤
Thank you so much. Your calming voice obviously made me feel safe to release pelvic trauma ans restore inner safety sind stability. It has been WONDERful 💚
Thanks so much ~ 🌟
Thank you for this, it was very helpful & informative & easy to follow.
he made a good point about making time for the self, and examining how much time we spend on social media, tv, email, and other time distractors from self-care
Just.. Thank you 🤗
Bessel, thank you very much for helping me understand not only the effect of trauma on the body with your great book, perhaps even more important to me is learning how we can use these types of techniques with ourselves, our patients and loved ones to experience through of our own body the sensations of security and tranquility that we can offer ourselves.
wow!!! i was so activated and this really helped me to downregulate. I typically am fighting the sensations and end up so tense and anxious.
This was very informative and helpful. Thank you for posting. It was great to see Bessel as well.
Thankyou so much 😊
I wonder if this would help insomnia or ward off a panic attack. Extraordinarily soothing
Yes, it could interrupt a panic attack.
Very helpful, thank you.
Trauma is inner pain, a psychic wound, a wound on your soul invisible to medical world, only visible to you. Acknowledge it, be with it, accept it, lean to it with compassion, feel it fully, welcome the pain, breath in and breath out on top of it, make prayers for this wound, bring this wound to your consciousness, it feels like another part of your psyche integrate with this part, talk to it, embrace it...... isn't it all the healing modalities listed below addressing the same simple principle of feel the feelings fully and let it complete in your body and experience:-
1. TRE (Trauma Release Exercise)
2. Somatic Experiencing
3. Somatic Practicing
4. FOCUSING
5. VIPASANA
6. Embodying
7. Eckhart-shining light of consciousness
8. Shadow integration
9. Completion exercise
10. Compassionate Inquiry
11. Tapping
12. WuWei wisdom Acceptance
13. EMDR
14. Yoga
15. Inner Child healing
16. Gratitude Journal
17. CBT
18. Talk Therapy
19. IFST
20. Nervous System regulation
21. Conscious Breathing exercise
Terrific, I’m a big fan of breathing since reading BREATH. I have HPA axis dysfunction which effects the way I breathe...still have trouble with doing it right.
❤
This is beautiful- but what if you are living in the trauma right now? Meaning the trauma is currently happening, under the survival stress every day
I'm dying to know what Bessel thinks of fellow Dutchman Wim Hof...I find his breathwork extreme. Would he ever recommend ice baths?
What is the tapping? Is there a link?
EFT
noticed how much tension i carried in my neck and feet.
I have dysfunctional breathing for many yrs. I think its my brain dysregulation 😢
No wonder I'm a physical wreck.