One of the basic concepts of trauma therapy is that the mind has a powerful innate ability to heal (see my article: How Can Trauma Therapy Help You to Overcome Unresolved Trauma?).
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What is the Mind's Powerful Innate Ability to Heal?
- Neuroplasticity: Neuroplasticity is the primary reason why the mind has an innate ability to heal itself. With regard to trauma therapy, neuroplasticity is the mind's ability to reorganize, adapt and create new neural pathways to learn new things and recover from trauma.
- Self Regulation: The mind and the body work together to promote wellness (see my articles: The Body Offers a Window Into the Unconscious Mind).
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- Trauma Therapy Processing: When the mind is unable to integrate overwhelming experiences, trauma therapies like EMDR, AEDP, Somatic Experiencing and Parts Work (IFS and Ego States Therapy) help the mind to complete trauma processing to restore balance.
- Memory Reconsolidation: Trauma therapy uses memory reconsolidation to change how traumatic memories are stored. This often occurs over a period of time. Memory reconsolidation in trauma therapy works by:
- Activation and Retrieval: When a client brings up a traumatic memory in trauma therapy, the memory opens up for change.
- Update: After the memory is activated again, the trauma therapist introduces new non-threatening information or experiences either through visualization or new coping resources.
- Reconsolidation: The memory is then stored again in its new less threatening reconsolidated form which, essentially, de-traumatizes the memory.
How Can You Tap Into Your Mind's Innate Ability to Heal?
Along with trauma therapy, you can tap into your mind's natural ability to heal between therapy sessions by:
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Getting Help in Trauma Therapy
Rather than struggling on your own, get help from a licensed mental health professional who is trained as a trauma therapist.
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Unburdening yourself from unresolved trauma can free you from your history so you can live a more fulfilling life.
About Me
I am a licensed New York psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, EMDR, AEDP, EFT (for couples), Parts Work (IFS and Ego States Therapy), Somatic Experiencing and Certified Sex Therapist.
I have over 25 years of experience as a trauma therapist helping individual adults and couples.
To find out more about me, visit my website: Josephine Ferraro, LCSW - NYC Psychotherapist.
To set up a consultation, call me at (917) 742-2624 during business hours or email me.