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So many trauma survivors believe that they "deserved" what happened to them, and therefore don't deserve any of the good things of life. But worthiness is not real. No one "earns" the right to be a human being enjoying their life and the world around them. That's a birthright.
Supporting a trauma survivor's felt safety means being present with empathy and patience, providing a space of safety to help calm their dysregulation and offer them a secure and grounding attachment relationship.
In this video, we learn how attachment experiences can affect the way we process trauma, with empathy and compassion being key to healing and preventing feelings of guilt, blame and shame that can linger long after an event has ended.
In this video, you'll learn about the cycle of abuse, how it can affect your relationships, and a helpful strategy for finding peace without resorting to destructive patterns.