Crisis Calm: Your Introduction to Staying Grounded

About this episode

This episode provides practical strategies for staying grounded during overwhelming times.

In this episode, navigate the chaos and discover practical strategies to anchor yourself when the world feels overwhelming. This introduction is your first step to building resilience during challenging times. What You'll Learn: • Understanding the impact of crisis on your nervous system. • Simple techniques to re-regulate during intense moments. • Identifying personal triggers and warning signs. • Cultivating a sense of present moment awareness. • Building a personal crisis toolkit. Key Insights: • Grounding is an active, skill-based practice. • The body remembers and responds to stress. • Small, consistent efforts build significant resilience. • Self-compassion is crucial in difficult periods. • External support amplifies internal strength. Recommended Resources: • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk • EMDR therapy • "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

People in this episode

Host: Let's Work This Sh*t Out

Topics covered

• crisis management
• grounding techniques
• resilience building
• mental health
• self-compassion

Keywords

• C-PTSD
• crisis
• nervous system
• grounding
• resilience
• self-compassion
• personal triggers

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