38. Self-Hypnosis for Trauma Survivors & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

<p>Join your host Mae Deevy, Subconscious Reprogrammer, as she teaches you a gentle self-hypnosis practice that is specifically tailored to support survivors of trauma and those with PTSD. </p> <p><em>As a reminder, this podcast should not serve as replacement for any doctor recommended therapies or processes. This is not medical advice. </em></p> <p>Step-by-Step Self-Hypnosis Process:</p> <ol> <li>Inhale Young Living's Valor Essential Oil Blend</li> <li>Place your feet on the floor</li> <li>Allow eyes to find a focal point</li> <li>Soften the gaze</li> <li>Countdown from 10 to 1 (either keeping soft gaze or blinking eyes open/closed with each decreasing number)</li> <li>Maintain soft gaze or close eyes</li> <li>Notice the sensations of the body</li> <li>Offer a supportive suggestion & listen to body (e.g. I am safe. I am strong)</li> <li>Bring focus & awareness to breath</li> <li>Become aware of body (& movements like chest rising)</li> <li>Notice the surface supporting the body</li> <li>Imagine a movie screen & imagine the version of you that you want to be</li> <li>Float into the movie screen</li> <li>Notice the sensations of that experience</li> <li>Smile, open eyes, & come back to the room!</li> </ol> <p>Additional Resources Discussed:</p> <ul> <li>Self-Hypnosis Practice begins ~16:15</li> <li>Mae's Young Living Essential Oil <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=2940502&enrollerid=2940502&isocountrycode=US&culture=en-US&type=member" target="_blank" rel="noopener">affiliate link</a></li> <li>Book mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get in Touch with Mae Deevy:</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maedeevy.atx/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@maedeevy.atx</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">/</span> <a href= "ht