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• Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress
• A sense of isolation • A sense of disorientation even in familiar locations
• Depression, Anxiety or numbing of feelings
• Inability to move forward in life and resume normal activities
• An overwhelming desire to flee
when stressful events are present
• An overwhelming desire to fight when stressful events are present
• Episodes of disassociation
• Hypervigilence, phobias, terror
• Problems with relationship, divorce
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HEALING TRAUMA;
5 KEYS FOR CO-OPERATING WITH YOUR OWN NERVOUS SYSTEM
• ORIENTING
• RESOURCING
• PENDULATION
• TITRATION
• DISCHARGE
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Orienting
Bringing attention to your outer environment
Orienting to pleasure
Orienting to safety
Orienting to danger
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ResourcingHelping someone get in touch with something that
calms them down.
Top Three Resources:
Being in nature, having someone to talk to,
petsWhen did you know you were ok?
Was anyone there to help you?Where are you comfortable in your body?
What is your favorite ______?
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TitrationTalking about parts of your story in small pieces so that
your story becomes manageable instead of overwhelming
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DischargeLetting trapped energy
move out of the body and nervous system
Signs of Discharge:Tingling, trembling, shaking,
laughing, crying, deep breaths,
fight or flight gestures, chills, flushing with heat,
yawning
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Signs of Recovery
Hypervigilence declines, curiosity growsDecision making gets easierSocial engagement resumes
in life, work, relationshipConfidence replaces overwhelm
Sleep and digestion improveFeeling more safety and connection
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Resources• SETI - SOMATIC EXPERIENCING TRAUMA
INSTITUTE: www.healingtrauma.com
• In An Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
• Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine
• Dani Antman, SEP: 511 East Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara www.daniantman.com
• Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care, PKYC www.kundalinicare.com
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