A Therapy Tool Using Neuroplasticity & Journaling to Release Negativity w/ Dr. Kate Truitt
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- Опубліковано 5 кві 2022
- Dr. Kate Truitt illustrates to us that Amy the amygdala likes to chew on concerns and considerations, especially since her number one job is to work hard to keep us alive. Amy has two primary impacts on the way our brain is functioning: stress-based and thrive state.
Next, Dr. Kate goes on to explain that when we are in a ruminating loop, this is Amy trying to answer one of three questions. Are you safe? Are you lovable? Can you be successful? CPR for the Amygdala and breath work can help our brain and body regulate, soother, and calm down, stopping the ruminating loop. This break can create space for us to get curious about what’s happening beneath the ruminating thoughts.
She suggests that we utilize the Left and Right Handed Journaling Exercise. In this exercise, our dominant hand is emulating our thinking brain, and our non-dominant hand is going to be expressing fears and worries. Dr. Kate recommends beginning by asking Amy what’s going on, and then switching hands to answer that question.
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Dr. Kate Truitt is a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, as well as holds a MBA in Healthcare Administration. She is the CEO of the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles, Chairman of the Board of the Amy Research Foundation, and leads her flagship organization Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates located in Pasadena, CA. Her teams of expert psychologists and psychotherapists provide individual therapy, group therapy, executive coaching, and neurofeedback throughout California via telehealth.
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You're so beautiful, inside and out. I just bought your book and can't wait to read it. Thank you!
Awww 🥰 I'm honored. Thank you for your kind words. Sending you much strength and healing ❤️❤️🩹❤️
you are too good at this keep it up
Thank you. I appreciate your saying that 😊
I totally need this. I found out I’m married to a narcissist. Thankfully we’re divorcing, but one thing I feel is close to torture is the ruminating. This video is a Godsend. Thank you!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you Andrea, I'm glad it was helpful 🥰
Can you please explain how we actually go about healing the trauma itself. Like what actually needs to happen for our amygdala to rewire & for us to heal?
Yes. The next series will be about trauma and self-healing 🥰
Could you please expand on this important common issue.
Maybe make a video where one practices dealing with a common thought, with examples of what these thoughts are...
Reducing the emotional attachment/reaction to these thoughts
Maybe re framing these thoughts & how to do that.
Choosing a physical action to maybe label then redirect our attention in a gentle,compassionate way that can be done anywhere eg. Imagine (face) havening and taking a deep breath or doing something soothing that doesn't require any particular object/location.
Maybe a Havening video on "what if I can catch these triggering thoughts earlier" or addresses other aspects of these thoughts. Would love to see your take on this as this video is great,but journalling isn't for everyone and a 2nd video/deep dive would be extremely helpful.
Coming soon! Thank you. for the content ideas. I've added them to my list!
The alternating hand journaling is a new one for me. I look forward to trying it. 💜
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that 🥰
@@DrKateTruitt I tried it, I noticed how quiet and timid I was as 4 yr old! It was tricky getting a response. My inner child looked and listened and nodded more than anything. Perhaps an older inner child can share more with me.😊🌸
This is such a helpful exercise. I am Looking forward to introducing my clients to it and sharing this video. Thank you as always for your generosity and wisdom
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words 🥰💖
That was so good and enlightening!! Thank you so much!!
Most welcome 🥰💖 happy I could be of help
I appreciate this video and the efforts you put into it are commendable
I appreciate that! 🥰💖 Glad you enjoyed it
I don't often catch myself when my mind starts looping,can I put a post it reminder in the places it happens the most & practice doing it in that room when my mind is not looping,will that help me notice the looping more/associate that room with a calmer non-looping mind? The perceived threats was really interesting !
This is a brilliant idea! You're enhancing the connection with the trigger (the looping). This TikTok video may be helpful for a little more information about rumination/triggers (www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt/video/7087724315243793707?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7003814401447740934). I'll have a longer YT video on this soon 🥰
@@DrKateTruitt I ended up practising on 2 repeating triggering thoughts & it has stuck,I'm more able to catch myself now & go directly in to recognising, stopping the thought & self-soothing with imaginary face havening if my hands aren't just washed/busy... before that thought leads to a downwards spiral ,not catching every single triggering thought but I'm managing to do it more often & more automatically now :D Practising with triggering thoughts made it stick more than visual reminders in rooms for me.