How to Release Emotions Trapped in Your Body 10/30 How to Process Emotions Like Trauma and Anxiety
Therapy in a Nutshell・2 minutes read
Psychology now emphasizes calming the nervous system for effective emotional processing, as seen in trauma and anxiety research. Learning to regulate the nervous system through simple exercises can promote a calmer state and improve overall mental health.
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- Modern psychology emphasizes calming the nervous system to effectively process emotions, shifting from solely changing thoughts to achieve emotional well-being.
- Techniques like deep breathing and shaking to music can help regulate the nervous system, promoting relaxation and improving mental health by signaling safety to the brain's fear centers.
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Recent questions
How does the nervous system regulate emotions?
By calming down to process emotions effectively.
What are the automatic responses of the nervous system?
Fight-flight-freeze for threats and parasympathetic for calming down.
How can physical activities help in releasing trapped emotions?
By aiding in healing and restoring balance to the nervous system.
What is the role of Better Help in mental health support?
Providing online counseling for various mental health issues.
How does Dr. James Gordon help trauma survivors?
By using mind-body techniques to promote healing.
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