“Emotional neglect, alone, causes children to abandon themselves and to give up on the formation of a self. They do so to preserve an illusion of connection with the parent and to protect themselves from the danger of losing that tenuous connection. This typically requires a great deal of self-abdication, e.g., the forfeiture of self-esteem,…
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Introduction Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disease (C-PTSD) is a condition that results from prolonged exposure to trauma, often experienced during childhood or over an extended period. Recovering from C-PTSD is a challenging and deeply personal journey. One approach that has shown promise in aiding this process is the practice of somatic self-love. This blog post will…
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Abuse and any mistreatment can lead to intense resentment, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how somatic self-love and recovery from CPTSD can help you move forward and release resentment so you can find more joy in life… For those of us who experienced childhood abuse, resentment can feel “good.” When we’ve…
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Discover how somatic self-love can help provide relief from emotional flashbacks associated with CPTSD, and learn how to begin your journey towards recovery and thriving. What is CPTSD? CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a condition that can result from prolonged exposure to traumatic experiences, such as abuse or neglect. One of the key symptoms…
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Toxic shame can be a particularly insidious form of trauma, as it often develops slowly over time and can be challenging to identify and address. Somatic Self-Love can be a helpful tool for releasing shame and promoting greater self-acceptance and self-compassion. Toxic shame refers to a pervasive and long-lasting feeling of shame that is deeply…
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Childhood abuse impacts our nervous system and sense of self. When we experience abuse as children, our early development can be affected in ways that shape our neural pathways and relationships with our bodies. Trapped Energy Limits Discernment This early abuse and the resulting trapped energy in our bodies (trauma) creates a state of dysregulation…
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When we experience trauma, our bodies store the unresolved energy, often within our muscles and tissues. This trapped energy can manifest as chronic pain, stiffness, or tension. It’s as if our bodies are holding onto the memories of the traumatic event, even if our conscious minds have tried to forget. Breathwork as a Path to…
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In this post, we explore the importance of women’s self-care rituals, and offer a powerful practice to help transform perfectionism, inner critic thoughts and heal. Discover how the 5-Senses Somatic Self Love Savoring Ritual can be part of your self-love journey today! The 5-Senses Somatic Self-Love Savoring Ritual is a powerful practice is particularly beneficial…
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Recovering from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be a long and complex process, and it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience inner conflict and apprehension around feeling safe, loved, and belonged, even after making progress in their recovery. One reason is that trauma may have taught our bodies to associate safety and love with…
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Trauma is an unfortunate reality for many women, and it often leaves lasting adverse effects on our emotions, nervous system wiring, physical body, and overall well-being. Turn the Pain into Love The good news is that there is a way to transform these painful experiences into somatic self-love. In alchemizing trauma, we gradually release the…
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