What you need to know

Trauma neuropathways (also known as habits or the subconscious) are built in us when our body takes over to protect us from an overwhelming event(s).  A disadvantage of having a big human brain is we have a tendency to overthink, especially after traumatic experience(s). We build neuropathways inside us that can make us feel unsafe, lose our sense of self, and affect our ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships. You can learn how to build new neuropathways that leave trauma habits abandoned. 

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Relational Trauma as a result of mental abuse and suffering develops when someone close to us knows we are suffering, and is either intentionally hurting us, or not taking action to relieve our suffering when they could. System shock or severity of trauma is increased by closeness of the toxic relationship. Those who are betrayed by people they loved, trusted, or relied on have the most difficulty after the trauma when they attempt to build relationships and manage life challenges. To heal we must learn to build healthy relationships. 

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Complex or chronic trauma is the result of multiple traumatic events. Instead of one faulty neuropathway our brain neuropathways can feel like they resemble a bowl of spaghetti. In the context of relationships, chronic traumatic events could leave us feeling numb with a hardened heart.

 

Often people don't realize they have experienced relational trauma from emotional abuse. They learn habits that complicate life and can make things seem very confusing leaving them in a constant state of dysregulation. It might seem they don't recognize their own mind and body; however, the mind and body are simply protecting them the way they were designed to.

 

As your teacher, coach, mentor, and guide I can help you understand what is happening in your body. Together we can work to rewire and retrain you to create a harmonious life and build foundations for healthy relationships.

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If this is you... let's get your heart listening and loving again.

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