Could Everyday Stress Be Triggering Your PTSD? Learn Grounding Techniques to Help Manage It, with Ramona Beresford Howe.
- Could Everyday Stress Be Triggering Your PTSD? Learn Grounding Techniques to Help Manage It, with Ramona Beresford Howe. Amy Taylor / Ramona Beresford Howe 33:11
In this riveting episode, Amy sits down with Ramona, a seasoned professional who transitioned from a registered nurse to a forensic psychologist. Ramona shares her wealth of experience from working in medical and psychiatric emergency departments and the California prison system, bringing unique insights into the Mind-Body Connection and the intricacies of the stress response. **Key Topics Discussed:**
1. **Mind-Body Connection:** – Ramona explores how the nervous system and vagus nerve play critical roles in regulating stress and calming the body. – She explains the interconnectedness of the gut, heart, and brain and how the vagus nerve influences the gut microbiome.
2. **Trauma and the Nervous System:** – A deep dive into how the amygdala triggers response mechanisms during perceived life-threatening situations and the chemical reactions involved.
– Ramona discusses trauma’s impact on both adults and children, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosing PTSD in children due to their unique perception of threats.
3. **Ancient Wisdom and Modern Therapy:** – The importance of rediscovering ancient wisdom in contemporary therapy practices. – Ramona’s current focus on Coaching individuals to build self-confidence after experiences with narcissistic Relationships.
4. **Practical Strategies for Stress Management:** – Recognizing early signs of being overwhelmed and employing grounding techniques to reorient the mind and engage the prefrontal cortex. – Specific grounding techniques like stamping feet, clapping hands, and cognitive exercises such as multiplication tables. – Intentional deep breathing as a method to activate the prefrontal cortex and vagus nerve, signaling safety to the amygdala.
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