CHANGE Your Thoughts; Change Your LIFE | Gabby Bernstein on Women of Impact

Recognizing Trauma

Recognizing trauma is crucial for personal growth, even when it's not immediately apparent. Gabby Bernstein explains that unresolved wounds from childhood or feelings of inadequacy manifest in various ways, such as anxiety or physical ailments. She shares her journey of overcoming addiction and dissociative trauma, highlighting the importance of addressing these wounds to achieve a state of well-being 1. Gabby also notes that everyone has trauma, whether big or small, and emphasizes the body's role in remembering these experiences even when the mind does not 2.

They will show up until you show up for them.

--- Gabby Bernstein

Understanding and acknowledging these hidden traumas can lead to significant breakthroughs in mental and emotional health.

   

Therapeutic Strategies

Therapeutic strategies play a vital role in trauma recovery. Gabby advocates for radical self-compassion as a key practice, encouraging individuals to speak kindly to themselves and develop a positive inner dialogue. She likens this self-compassion to the way one would speak to a beloved child, emphasizing its importance in healing 3. Additionally, she discusses the need to decide to embark on a healing journey and to approach self-judgment with compassion rather than criticism 4.

We have to say nice things to ourselves because really we're the only one listening.

--- Gabby Bernstein

These practices help create a stable foundation for personal growth and emotional resilience.