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Traum - an introduction
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Traum - an introduction

What types of trauma are there, what are common trauma symptoms, and how to enhance your sense of safety following a traumatic experience.
The Basic Exercise for the Vagus Nerve - Grounding (6-min)
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Dr. Esslin Terrighena

The Basic Exercise for the Vagus Nerve - Grounding (6-min)

This is an excellent physiological tool to quickly and easily achieve both a calm mind and physical relief (Stanley Rosenberg). . . . . . . . . . . . . For the book, please check out this link: https://www.amazon.com/Accessing-Healing-Power-Vagus-Nerve/dp/1623170249 For more information or to book a consultation with psychologist Dr. Esslin Terrighena, please contact (852) 2521 4668 or e.terrighena@mind-balance.org. #mindbalancehk #mindnlife #therapy #psychotherapy #psychologist #psychotherapist #trauma #stress #wellbeing #mentalhealth #health #onlinetherapy #covid19 #workfromhome #resilience #coping #dresslin #drterrighena #mindfulness #meditation #anxiety #depression #socialanxiety #schematherapy #innerchild #childself #coreneeds #childhoodneeds #healing #30secondsofpsychology.
Safe Space Meditation (12-min)
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Dr. Esslin Terrighena

Safe Space Meditation (12-min)

This visualization helps to relax your body and mind. Practice shifting feelings and sensations in your body, for whatever emotional state you come in with to calm relaxation. Being able to create this emotional change in your body is key for emotion regulation.
Inner Child Connection
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Dr. Esslin Terrighena

Inner Child Connection

This visualization is aimed to help you connect with your inner child. Regulate your emotions by acknowledging your feelings and identifying your core needs. Heal childhood wounds by listening to your child part and meeting these needs. #trauma #traumatherapy #traumarecovery #traumahealing #mindbalancehk #psychotherapist #psychologist #psychotherapy
Creating your Container
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Dr. Esslin Terrighena

Creating your Container

This emotion regulation exercise can support healthy compartmentalization. Practicing this will give you increasing confidence in shifting your feelings and gaining greater control over intrusive thoughts. #trauma #traumatherapy #traumarecovery #traumahealing #psychotherapy #psychologist #psychotherapist #traumaspecialist #meditation #mindfulness
The Butterfly Hug - Grounding Exercise (6-min)
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Dr. Esslin Terrighena

The Butterfly Hug - Grounding Exercise (6-min)

This is a great physiological tool from EMDR practice to help soothe distress at a physical level (Artigas & Jarero, 2014; 2021). There are different ways of placing your hands, but the key is alternating left and right taps to the body. Keep your attention on your physical sensations and emotions. . . . . . . . . . . For the original paper, please check out this link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340280320_The_EMDR_Therapy_Butterfly_Hug_Method_for_Self-Administer_Bilateral_Stimulation For more information or to book a consultation with psychologist Dr. Esslin Terrighena, please contact (852) 2521 4668 or e.terrighena@mind-balance.org. #mindbalancehk #mindnlife #therapy #psychotherapy #psychologist #psychotherapist #trauma #stress #wellbeing #mentalhealth #health #onlinetherapy #covid19 #workfromhome #resilience #coping #dresslin #drterrighena #mindfulness #meditation #anxiety #depression #socialanxiety #schematherapy #innerchild #childself #coreneeds #childhoodneeds #healing #30secondsofpsychology.
Body Scan Meditation - 10 Minutes
Breath Count - 5 Minutes

This 10-min meditation is great for a quick break from our busy lives to check in with our body and reduce stress, tension and anxiety.

This 5-min breathing exercise activates your parasympathetic nervous system - your rest and recovery mode - and can be used to reduce anxiety and enhance calm.

Breath Observation - 7 Minutes

This 7-min breath observation let's you take some time out of your day to observe the rhythm of your body, free from stress and external pressures. Leave feeling refreshed.

Creating a Container - 10 Minutes

This emotion regulation exercise can support healthy compartmentalization. Practicing this will give you increasing confidence in shifting your feelings and gaining greater control over intrusive thoughts.

Inner Child - 10 Minutes

This visualization is aimed to help you connect with your inner child. Regulate your emotions by acknowledging your feelings and identifying your core needs. Heal childhood wounds by listening to your child part and meeting these needs. 

Safe Space - 10 Minutes

This visualization can enhance your ability to self-soothe and bring your body and mind into a calm, safe state. Use all your 5 senses to immerse yourself into this calming visualization. Leaves you feeling positive and refreshed.

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