In this video, we explore how self-love and affirmations act as core mechanisms for nervous system repair during trauma recovery. Trauma is not just a memory; it is held in the body's nervous system, impacting the balance between your fight/flight and rest/digest responses. By practicing intentional self-love and gentle self-talk, you can send repeated signals of safety to your brain, which helps lower cortisol, increase oxytocin, and rebuild internal trust.

We provide specific, trauma-informed affirmations designed to support you through various emotional states:

• Safety and Grounding: Using phrases like "I am safe right now" to anchor yourself in the present moment.

• Permission to Rest: Overcoming the "inner critic" and the survival-based belief that rest is unsafe.

• Navigating Difficult Emotions: Learning to witness thoughts of anger, grief, or numbness without judgment.

• Creative Expression: Understanding how non-verbal activities like art or movement can bypass the self-critic to foster healing.

By utilizing the principles of neuroplasticity, these affirmations help reshape neural pathways that have been strengthened by fear, moving your system toward a state of regulation and hope. We also discuss how integrating somatic movement, mindfulness, and time in nature can further recalibrate your nervous system.

Disclaimer: This video is of the educational variety and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used instead of medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.

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