CPTSD: Trauma-Informed Affirmations - Beyond Toxic Positivity

In this episode, Gregory dives deep into the transformative power of using affirmations for trauma healing. Unlike traditional positive thinking, this approach focuses on trauma-informed affirmations that honor your pain while supporting your healing journey. You'll discover how to work with your nervous system instead of against it, creating gentle bridges between acknowledging your trauma and nurturing recovery. Gregory shares compelling research on neuroplasticity and how specific, authentic affirmations can literally rewire your brain, plus practical techniques for creating statements that feel true to your experience. Through real listener stories and evidence-based strategies, you'll learn to transform your inner dialogue from self-criticism to self-compassion.Key TakeawaysTraditional affirmations often fail trauma survivors because they ignore nervous system responsesTrauma-informed affirmations acknowledge current reality while opening doors to healing possibilitiesYour brain's resistance to positive statements is protective, not defiantBridge affirmations create stepping stones from pain to self-compassionConsistency matters more than immediate belief when rewiring neural pathwaysWhat You'll DiscoverHow to create affirmations that work with your nervous system statesThe difference between toxic positivity and authentic self-compassion practicesSpecific techniques for emergency affirmations during trauma responsesEvidence-based approaches to building personalized affirmation practicesBody-based methods for making affirmations feel real rather than hollowResources MentionedDr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's research on constructed emotion and affect labelingDr. Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" trauma researchDr. Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory and nervous system regulationDr. Kristin Neff's work on self-compassion and cortisol reductionInternal Family Systems therapy approach to working with wounded partsNext Episode Preview Next week, we'll explore overcoming isolation and finding meaningful ways to reconnect with others and yourself. We'll discuss practical strategies for bridging the gap between surviving and truly living. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at [email protected].💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Go ad-free and help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here

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