The Power of Self-Talk in Reversing a Trauma-Response
Mary Ellen Carlson is a trauma-therapist and owner of Longmont Counseling Center. In the article below, she shares some insight into how past experiences and traumas can show up in big and little ways, specifically when triggering feelings of powerlessness and fear.
“Healing always comes from truth. What was true in the past, may no longer be true. Or the explanation we have accepted might be unfair or even harmful. Facing these thoughts and re-writing the story we can over-ride the alarms and clatter of trauma responses. Speaking to ourselves with kindness and intention can help re-build trust in ourselves and our future.”