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The Trauma Recovery School Podcasts examines everyday anxiety that can affect most of us at some point in our lives, but did you realise your anxiety may have been caused by a specific traumatic event in the past? These insightful and interesting discussions look at the relationship between trauma, anxiety, stress and what can be done to tackle the intrusive thoughts and the ‘anxiety spiral’ so many of us experience.
Bonita Ackerman du Preez, Founder of The Trauma Recovery School is an award-winning master trauma recovery therapist, trainer and coach specialising in anxiety, stress, PTSD, confidence, and resilience.
Bonita utilises the unique Integrated Trauma System to provide support, education and understanding regarding trauma-related anxiety.
These podcasts are especially designed to help take you from anxiety to awareness and beyond.
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In this episode, we explore the connection between trauma, sleep, and nervous system regulation, and why difficulties with sleep may sometimes be connected to a nervous system that has learned to remain alert. Sleep requires the body to move towards a state of rest and recovery. When your nervous system remains highly activated, that transition can become much more difficult. This can contribute to racing thoughts, physical tension, night-time alertness and difficulty settling.
In this episode, we explore the connection between trauma, chronic stress and the nervous system, and why experiences that affect the brain can also influence the way the body responds to everyday situations.
In this episode, we explore the fawn response and how trauma can influence your ability to say no, set boundaries, and listen to what you actually want. You'll learn why people-pleasing can feel automatic, why saying no may trigger fear or guilt, and how repeatedly overriding your own needs can affect your relationships, emotional wellbeing, and sense of self.
In this video, we explore the connection between trauma, nervous system regulation and the inability to rest, and why being physically inactive isn't always the same as experiencing genuine rest. You'll learn: Why you can feel exhausted but still struggle to relax Why sitting still can trigger racing thoughts or anxiety How trauma can keep your nervous system in a heightened state of alertness Why accepting help or slowing down can feel uncomfortable Why taking a holiday doesn't always resolve chronic exhaustion The connection between trauma, the stress response and rest Why creating nervous system safety is an important part of trauma recovery The goal isn't simply to tell you to sleep more, take a holiday or "try harder" to relax.
In this episode, we explore the connection between trauma and self-trust, and why repeatedly doubting yourself can become a learned survival pattern rather than a personality flaw. You'll learn: Why trauma can affect self-trust and decision-making Why you may constantly seek reassurance from other people How people pleasing and perfectionism can be connected to self-doubt Why repeatedly questioning yourself can become a learned pattern How small, consistent actions can help rebuild trust in yourself Why the Reprogram phase of the Trauma Recovery Method™ focuses on creating new patterns and responses Rebuilding self-trust isn't about forcing yourself to suddenly become confident.
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