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June 16, 2020

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An overview of self-esteem, revictimization, negative automatic thoughts, the inner critic and compassion for trauma survivors.

Self Esteem Self-esteem is the opinion you have of yourself and impacts how you think, feel and act within your life and towards others. It is not a concept that is set in stone and has the ability to evolve over time. For survivors of trauma who have low self-esteem; there is scope to improve upon oneself image through reflection and learning to accept yourself; accepting and embracing both flaws and positive self traits. Self-esteem develops through childhood dependent upon nurturing parenting and circumstance. Both of which not only have the ability to evolve over time but be altered even late into adult life. Positive self-esteem is built within trusting relationships where respect and love is readily and fully available. At times trauma survivors may feel that having good self-esteem equates negative egotistical traits however, that is not the case. As a child is developing they may be chastised for having positive self-esteem as this trait does not suit abusers due to the diffic

Boundaries

Boundaries Boundaries are not rules but more like guiding principles we set for ourselves. Every relationship has its own set of boundaries which we set. Boundaries allow an individual to experience comfortable interaction and dependence within a relationship if they are healthy, however individuals who experience unhealthy boundaries will ultimately face difficulties in their general lives which can result in retraumatization for victims with PTSD and CPTSD. Healthy boundaries are important for emotional safety and maintaining a good relationship requires appropriate boundaries. Baring in mind that every relationship will come with its own set of boundaries e.g. physical boundaries will be different for work colleagues compared with family. Boundaries can change just like relationships can, they are set differently depending on the relationship it involves, the role within the relationship and the Expectations for our relationship. If we don't have boundaries, life would feel unc

Exposure therapy for trauma recovery

Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment developed to alleviate phobias and fear related behaviours. Exposure therapy is based on the fundamental reasoning that individuals avoid what they fear. Although avoidance is seen by many survivors of trauma to be helpful, it can actually compound the fear over the long-term. Exposure therapy is said to break the pattern of avoidance to fear related situations or activities by creating a safe environment in order to gradually expose patients to the things they fear and avoid. This exposure is this said to reduce fear and decrease avoidant behaviour and coping strategies. Exposure therapy has been found beneficial with regards to phobias, social and generalized anxiety, OCD and PTSD. Varied in nature, exposure therapy uses different exposure types depending on the individual need whether that be; imagined exposure, VR exposure or interoceptive exposure. As techniques vary, exposure therapy can also vary in pace - again depending on the indi

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