A Return to Your Genuine Self

January 16, 2023

Year of the Inner Child: Faith

When things go wrong, are you able to keep moving, keep the faith, tap into optimism?

Our inner child needs reassurance at times that the next catastrophe is not on its way, that things don't always turn out badly, and that we can navigate life's challenges though optimism and trust in ourselves.

The invitation this week is to look on the bright side of any challenge you are facing and give your inner child the message that you can handle it!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/4gnsH7uSMDM

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

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January 13, 2023

What Is Interoception?

What is interoception and how does developing this ability impact the brain?

So glad you asked!

In this episode, we explore this concept of interoception and all of the benefits to the brain of increasing our awareness of our internal states!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/HCDhHB0TIYA

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

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January 9, 2023

Year of the Inner Child: Toddler

Oh the joy of being a toddler! You are curious, and investigative, and uninhibited, and .... MESSY!

This week's invitation is to do it messy!

Let your toddler run the show and tap into playfulness, wonder, joy, and not giving a damn if it's perfect!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/b4X4oCXTsFg

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

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January 3, 2023

Wounded Embodiment vs. Empowered Embodiment

Welcome to 2023! As we head into a new year, I find myself noticing the energy of a "fresh start" and reinvention.

As I get older, I am more and more thankful for these moments of invitation to reflect on what was and dream into what will be.

Today, I find myself reflecting on the word embodiment and how this relates to the reclaiming/renewal work we must do as those who have experienced the physical violation of s*xual trauma.

By definition, embodiment is "a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling."

When I think about the embodiment of trauma, the associated qualities that come to mind are a collapsed physical frame, darting or vacant eyes, low or blocked energy, lack of balance, instability, sallow skin tones, dark circles under the eyes, and restlessness (just to name a few).

The associated feelings that come to mind are depression, anxiety, anger, shame, hypervigilance, dysregulation, numbness, loneliness, disconnected, dissociation, fear, lack of confidence, low self-worth, and guilt (just to name a few).

I am overwhelmed by a visual of the millions of people who are walking representations of wounded embodiment.

Now lest you think, "Dang Rachel, what a downer!", here's something wonderful about embodiment.

Synonyms are "realization" and "manifestation".

This, my dearest ones, is the mission at hand. Shedding the "body, mind, spirit" of trauma and embodying (realizing, manifesting) wholeness, healing, "beyond survivingness".

Such that the tangible qualities and feelings shift to peacefulness, confidence, groundedness, self-esteem, creativity, aliveness, vitality, empowerment, playfulness, relaxation, bright eyes, standing tall, taking up space, freshness, emotional regulation, stability, and more!

Now I know you may be thinking that all sounds like a pipe dream, but I promise it's not!

The great news is there are many pathways to reinvention, reclaiming, renewal, manifestation!

Some of my favorite body/brain based strategies can be found here (and I'll be adding more to this series this year):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efIK8AAjEV0&list=PLNep_itXNVQZeIFWUESNj9wcne3crrdNE

And keep your eye out for this month's podcast that explores the transformational power of sound healing.

And for sure the Beyond Surviving program is my own pathway that I've been using and teaching others to use since 2007!

A new image starts to take shape. A world filled with millions of people who are walking representations of empowered embodiment.

As always, if there's anything I can do to be a support to you in your journey from wounded to empowered, don't hesitate to reach out!

To manifesting,

Watch this video to learn more about the importance of s*x as a choice vs. and obligation.

What is one feeling or quality of empowered embodiment that you can focus on cultivating this month?

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in partnership with CPTSD Foundation

JANUARY 9th
Hope

As survivors going through the healing process, it’s beyond difficult at times to have hope. We may not even want to hope because we don’t feel able to withstand any more hurts and disappointments. And yet hope is what keeps us from death and pulls us toward life. Without hope, we can’t heal.

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January 2, 2023

Year of the Inner Child: Infancy

In this new series, we are going to be exploring the importance of connecting with, nurturing, and reparenting our Inner Child!

In this first episode, we connect with our infant self. The invitation this week is to listen when you need to curl up and honor that, to find moments to stretch and open up, and to practice nurturing touch.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/A42hCn--2vc

Continue the conversation! Join us in the Healing from Sexual Abuse group on Facebook, a safe space for survivors to come together to receive support and guidance. bit.ly/healingfromsexualabuse

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