Wow, you're so mature" is a comment many children get. Now, though it can sound like a compliment, is it really one? We are mean to go through our developmental milestones. Trauma can rob those "play-like" years. Read more.
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Did you know that when the weather gets too cold for iguanas, they become immobilized and go into a "coma like" state?
When I heard about the term "frozen iguanas", I thought about the "freeze response" also known as "numbing out", or called "dissociation".
The story about the iguana that made me think about trauma healing - because the suggestion is not to wake the iguana up. You don't "shake it" back to reality. You wait for the body to recalibrate- as the temperature is warmer- and once it senses that "safety", it can "defrost".
The same is true for good trauma healing.
We cannot force ourselves, our clients, or anyone, for that matter to "snap out of it" or "get back to where they were at". When you're in a survival state, the most important thing is to go slowly .
Often, when it comes to healing trauma, we may feel compelled to "snap out of it" in a forceful way, when really being mindful, skillful and intentional in the healing process is of utmost important. And, doing so leads to more sustainable change, longer lasting results and real relief!
At our practice, our staff are highly trained helping you heal from not just trauma, but also reducing anxiety, depression and improving your relationships.
Looking for some tips to use at home, right now, to help with your PTSD and trauma symptoms? I’ve got your back. Here, I’ve written some tips with lots of psycho education and real-time tools you can use to help calm your mind and body so you can have less panic and more ease.
Read more and if you’re ready, reach out to us at our offices in New York. We offer therapy and counseling services to clients in Long Island, Five Towns and across New York to help heal from anxiety, trauma and depression.
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