I never tend to leave any comments on any videos I watch, but as a CBT therapist I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos. I share them with clients to help subsidise our work and they are well received. Absolutely excellent work and much appreciated. Thank you so much.
Outstanding! Very clear, logical and well-delivered explanation. I’m not a therapist, but a person who has long struggled with generalized anxiety disorder, chronic burnout and sky-high sensitivity. The “HSP part” of my general character makeup is very effective when it comes to soothing others. However, I find it extremely difficult to practice self-compassion and self-soothing. I usually manage to function well in my high-stress profession, but when I am not at work, where I have to focus very intently, my anxiety often feels almost paralyzing to the point that it becomes unbearable. I’ve been getting professional help for the last 5 years but, as they say, healing is never linear. Thank you for producing these very helpful videos.
Thank you for posting a video. I've been involved with TA for 14 years. I'm not a therapist, just a TA consumer and practitioner. The most powerful tool I've experienced as you mentioned previously is self-parenting, giving myself permissions. Soothing system becomes stronger and balances other two.
I never leave comments but this has been great and it truly has given me, and some of my friends I have shared this with, some truly great insights into ourselves, our minds, bodies and souls. A truly great way to self reflect and identify areas for improvement. Thank you for sharing this valuable resource with the world - much appreciated
Hello, thank you for this excellent video. So clearly and simply explained. I’m an experienced psychologist trying to learn more about CFT and trauma. I will share this with my clients also as a valuable resource. I’m new to your channel but all the videos I’ve watched so far have been great. 🙏
08:00 - Self Soothing SRB - stim parasympathetic nervous system & stabilise thoughts/emotions Kindness2self - nurturing/compassionate selftalk 2 activate soothing system Imagery - visualising a safe place (stim the same parts of the brain as if the experience were real)
Hi ! I can see you put a lot of work on this video ! Honestly I'm amazed how you manage to put in so much work with little to no results... I can see your drive system is very active ;). Lots of love going your way from me ! Good luck going forward !
Thats so interesting> I have a very inefficient soothing system, but had a mega drive system up till the age of 30. Then I totally lost it and I am left with the threat system. I am 60 currently and am trying to work on enhancing my soothing system by MBCT. Great video
Thanks for your comment Rya Rya. It's sad that's it's getting increasingly common to manage the world from the drive or threat systems. I hope you manage to enhance your soothing system, MBCT is a great model to assist with this. Wishing you well, Teresa.
Great video. I am working on myself at the moment and learning about my own past due to hidden emotions that I've blocked of for years. The explanation on this system is great and is really helping out in understanding why we do what we do. Thank you :)
If during my evening soothing I try frantically to find something new and exciting from online, it means that my soothing attempt actually comes from the "drive"? Often if I get anxious during the day, the following night I see nightmares. Does this mean that the "Threat" got engaged and in my case doesn't disengage very easily? I need long time to recuperate from any kind of stress, even from a tiny social event. Does this mean, that my "Threat" system is dominant, and that I need equal amount of time spent in soothing environment, as spent under threat?
Great overview of the three systems. Would you say that people with AD(H)D live life primarily with an activated drive system? AD(H)D has to do with the respective neurotransmitter (dopamine). Also, there is a connection between addictions and AD(H)D. Would love to hear your take on this.
I have another question. I know some ways to calm down the threat system, but are there also techniques to deactivate the drive system? I feel like my drive system is getting in the way of the soothing system. I can hardly relax my ever racing mind and I am lacking a sense of belonging.
How do I turn my threat system off? I feel like it’s always on and can never relax. When I do try and relax (yoga, meditation, mindfulness etc) it’s makes my anxiety so much worse. Iv been stuck in anxiety and depression since having my daughter 2 years ago and I feel like my brain is buzzing all the time
It’s not really an on or off switch. Practice working on the soothing system, the threat system will calm the more you move into the soothing zone. It will take some time for this to happen so rte key is to keep practicing. Best wishes, Teresa.
I never tend to leave any comments on any videos I watch, but as a CBT therapist I just wanted to say that I really appreciate your videos. I share them with clients to help subsidise our work and they are well received. Absolutely excellent work and much appreciated. Thank you so much.
Wow, thank you for your lovely comment. Your support is greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Teresa.
Outstanding! Very clear, logical and well-delivered explanation. I’m not a therapist, but a person who has long struggled with generalized anxiety disorder, chronic burnout and sky-high sensitivity. The “HSP part” of my general character makeup is very effective when it comes to soothing others. However, I find it extremely difficult to practice self-compassion and self-soothing. I usually manage to function well in my high-stress profession, but when I am not at work, where I have to focus very intently, my anxiety often feels almost paralyzing to the point that it becomes unbearable. I’ve been getting professional help for the last 5 years but, as they say, healing is never linear. Thank you for producing these very helpful videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 Sending you my best wishes, Teresa.
Thank you for posting a video. I've been involved with TA for 14 years. I'm not a therapist, just a TA consumer and practitioner.
The most powerful tool I've experienced as you mentioned previously is self-parenting, giving myself permissions. Soothing system becomes stronger and balances other two.
I’m such a big fan of TA. Yes, self reparenting and permissions are incredibly important and life changing. Best wishes, Teresa.
As a Cardiology radiology tech, i truly loved Psychology so much. Learning about the mind, body and soul is very important ❤
That’s really great to hear Gerri. Best wishes, Teresa.
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Thank you so much for your kind monetary support. Best wishes, Teresa 🌺
I never leave comments but this has been great and it truly has given me, and some of my friends I have shared this with, some truly great insights into ourselves, our minds, bodies and souls. A truly great way to self reflect and identify areas for improvement. Thank you for sharing this valuable resource with the world - much appreciated
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I’m so pleased to hear my video has been helpful. Best wishes, Teresa.
Hello, thank you for this excellent video. So clearly and simply explained. I’m an experienced psychologist trying to learn more about CFT and trauma. I will share this with my clients also as a valuable resource. I’m new to your channel but all the videos I’ve watched so far have been great. 🙏
Thank you so much for your support. Best wishes, Teresa.
08:00 - Self Soothing
SRB - stim parasympathetic nervous system & stabilise thoughts/emotions
Kindness2self - nurturing/compassionate selftalk 2 activate soothing system
Imagery - visualising a safe place (stim the same parts of the brain as if the experience were real)
Expressing emotions through threat system hurt my relationships in the past... Thanks for the video Teresa. Exercise next.
It certainly does hurt relationships. Thanks for your comment EMEK. Best wishes, Teresa.
Hi ! I can see you put a lot of work on this video ! Honestly I'm amazed how you manage to put in so much work with little to no results... I can see your drive system is very active ;). Lots of love going your way from me ! Good luck going forward !
Thank you. It certainly does take a lot of work but I really enjoy the creative process. Thanks for your support. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thats so interesting> I have a very inefficient soothing system, but had a mega drive system up till the age of 30. Then I totally lost it and I am left with the threat system. I am 60 currently and am trying to work on enhancing my soothing system by MBCT. Great video
Thanks for your comment Rya Rya. It's sad that's it's getting increasingly common to manage the world from the drive or threat systems. I hope you manage to enhance your soothing system, MBCT is a great model to assist with this. Wishing you well, Teresa.
Thank you very much! You are a great psychologist and a great teacher!
@@ryarya3291 thank you so much for your lovely comment.
I subbed because this was very timely, good and practical advise which I appreciate and could use more of.
Awesome, thank you! Best wishes, Teresa.
Great video. I am working on myself at the moment and learning about my own past due to hidden emotions that I've blocked of for years. The explanation on this system is great and is really helping out in understanding why we do what we do. Thank you :)
Thank you Liam, I'm so pleased to hear the video was helpful. Best wishes, Teresa.
Mind blowing. Sometimes i think of doing my higher studies in psychology.
Go for it Anurag. Best wishes, Teresa.
That's amazing.
Wow this is really helpful. Shame they only offer CBT on the NHS
I’m pleased to hear it’s helpful. Best wishes, Teresa.
If during my evening soothing I try frantically to find something new and exciting from online, it means that my soothing attempt actually comes from the "drive"?
Often if I get anxious during the day, the following night I see nightmares. Does this mean that the "Threat" got engaged and in my case doesn't disengage very easily?
I need long time to recuperate from any kind of stress, even from a tiny social event. Does this mean, that my "Threat" system is dominant, and that I need equal amount of time spent in soothing environment, as spent under threat?
Thank you for your comment. Your interpretation sounds about right to me. Great analysis. Best wishes, Teresa.
This video helped me with my paper on CFT. Thank you!!
Glad it helped! Best wishes, Teresa.
Great overview of the three systems.
Would you say that people with AD(H)D live life primarily with an activated drive system? AD(H)D has to do with the respective neurotransmitter (dopamine). Also, there is a connection between addictions and AD(H)D. Would love to hear your take on this.
I’m not an expert on ADHD so I’m unable to comment. Best wishes, Teresa.
I have another question. I know some ways to calm down the threat system, but are there also techniques to deactivate the drive system? I feel like my drive system is getting in the way of the soothing system. I can hardly relax my ever racing mind and I am lacking a sense of belonging.
What if you were out of balance in that your soothing system was much stronger than the others?
That's a good questions but in my 30 years as a therapist I have never come across someone with a dominate soothing system. Best wishes, Teresa.
How do I turn my threat system off? I feel like it’s always on and can never relax. When I do try and relax (yoga, meditation, mindfulness etc) it’s makes my anxiety so much worse. Iv been stuck in anxiety and depression since having my daughter 2 years ago and I feel like my brain is buzzing all the time
It’s not really an on or off switch. Practice working on the soothing system, the threat system will calm the more you move into the soothing zone. It will take some time for this to happen so rte key is to keep practicing. Best wishes, Teresa.
My soothing system is a.w.o.l. I never experienced feeling safe as a child. Nobody could be trusted
I’m sorry to hear that. Warm wishes, Teresa.
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