Month 4 ~ Mothering & Trauma.
Stress does not always lead to trauma. This month we define trauma from a somatic perspective & unpack what it’s presence can mean for our parenting. We look at how trauma can be inhereted through our lineage and how we can mitigate what we pass down to our children. We practiced the skill of self-awareness & embodiment using the acronym S.I.B.A.M.
April replay
S.I.B.A.M.
A somatic experiencing method developed by Peter Levine & learned from Kimberly Ann Johnson
Sensation — What sensations are you feeling in your body? Where are they present? What, specifically, does it feel like using sensation language?
Image — How would you paint this experience as a picture? What image best depicts what this feels like? What images come to your mind when you notice what’s occurring in your body?
Behavior — What action do you feel compelled to take in response to this feeling? Is there a movement, a posture, a gesture that you impulsively want to do when you feel this way?
Affect — What emotion is associated with this experience?
Meaning — What story is your mind telling you about this experience? What thoughts arise? What meaning are you making about these sensations, images, behaviors & emotions?