Trauma can be debilitating, and for so many people who suffer from it, it is the reason they struggle to love themselves. Traumatized individuals often have terrible self-esteem. They may take certain actions or behave in numerous ways that go against everything they want to do or be.
But the question is, why do they do that? An even better question is, is that the way it’s going to be all the time?
The Internal Family Systems Model is very effective at treating trauma because it helps people learn to love themselves again. It provides them with better control over impulsive actions and reactions that go against what their true desires are. Today, I’d like to introduce this method and provide some information on how it can work to treat trauma.
Switching the Focus From External to Internal
When people go through traumatic events, they are conditioned to think differently than they did before. A person who once was so in tune with their internal self suddenly becomes more focused on the external. To some extent, our culture has conditioned us to keep an eye on the outside world. We look to it for the things we enjoy, but also regularly inspect it for danger.
There are a lot of reasons people remain focused on their external worlds. For one, we all have responsibilities that need to be taken care of. But more often than not, we tend to avoid any internal exploration because we’re nervous about what we’ll find in there. Dwelling too much on the internal puts us in a vulnerable position because there’s a chance we could get hurt again. For someone who has been traumatized, that’s something they want to avoid at all costs.
But there are a lot of benefits to this internal exploration. For instance, it can:
- Give us more control over our thoughts and actions.
- Allow us to find a solid, supportive inner voice.
- Help us to get rid of feelings of worthlessness.
- Provide an inner sense of peace.
- Give us more confidence in everything we do.
- Improve all of our relationships with the people we love.
Treating Trauma Means Getting in Touch With Your Inner Self – Help is Available
For someone who has live through a traumatic event, the very thought of focusing on what’s happening inside of them can be terrifying. They spend so much of their time trying to avoid those thoughts and feelings, but in doing so, they accomplish nothing in the way of healing. It’s so important to form a relationship with your inner self, and if that is something you’re nervous about, that is completely normal. The good news is that you do not have to take this journey by yourself.
I can provide you with the guidance and support you need to regain control over your inner self. Together, we can explore those thoughts and learn how to deal with them properly. Contact me today and let’s begin your trauma recovery together.
