Healing Traumatic Memories: Techniques to Reclaim Your Life
True healing has to do with not letting your thinking, logical mind take over, allowing yourself to almost get out of your head and allowing the memory to come into our conscious awareness, develop non-reactivity and being present with that relationship, with that memory, and then working with it in a way that we don't try to fight it or run away from it or soothe, but ultimately work with it and resolve it.
Traumatic memories can feel like a heavy weight, dragging you down even when you want to move forward. In this episode of the Narcissism Recovery Podcast, Yitz Epstein dives into practical techniques for healing these burdensome memories. Yitz emphasizes the crucial role of understanding the emotional ties we have to our past and how our minds process trauma. A standout technique he discusses is the adaptive information processing model, which helps the brain naturally heal by integrating traumatic experiences.
Yitz also talks about the power of creating new, meaningful experiences that reshape our perceptions of past events. This isn't just about looking back; it's about forging a new path forward. He touches on the concept of implicit meanings and how they influence our responses to trauma, highlighting that we have the power to choose how these memories affect us. True healing, according to Yitz, involves being present with your traumatic memories, working through them, and ultimately finding resolution.
If you're looking for actionable steps to tackle your past traumas and reclaim your life, this episode offers valuable insights and compassionate guidance.