How to Intentionally Heal After Narcissistic Abuse

Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Caroline Strawson

Narcissisticabuse, Health & Fitness, Narcissist, Self-improvement, Education, Recovery, Mental Health, Trauma

4.8 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Are you ready to break free from the shackles of narcissistic abuse and reclaim your life?

Healing from narcissistic trauma requires intentionality and a deep understanding of the impact on your nervous system. Gone are the days of simply waiting for time to heal all wounds. Instead, you must actively engage in embodied practices that address the physiological responses triggered by the narcissist's behavior.

This isn't about changing the narcissist - that's an impossible task. Rather, it's about reclaiming your power by transforming the way your body and mind react to the trauma. With the right support and strategies, you can break free from the cycle of shame and self-doubt, and step into a future filled with self-compassion and authentic connection. Your journey to wholeness begins now, and the path forward is within your reach.

0:00 Navigating Narcissistic Trauma and Abuse
5:08 Creating a Supportive Environment
5:22 Addressing Shame and Self-Care
6:22 The Role of Self-Care in Healing
7:07 The Limits of Talk Therapy and the Importance of Embodied Healing
9:17 The Three Stages of Healing After Narcissistic Abuse
10:50 Community Support and Resources
11:03 The Importance of Intentionality in Healing

12:27 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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Transcript

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0:00.0	We hold on to narcissistic trauma, but actually narcissistic abuse is what the narcissist perpetuates there as well.
0:08.7	And we can't change them, we can change the trauma.
0:11.8	And that's what we need to be working on at this particular point.
0:15.4	So know that. You've got to be intentional.
0:20.6	If you're feeling like you're pulling your hair out right now at this time of year and your
0:25.6	emotions are all over the place, then this is the podcast for you to listen to right now on
0:31.1	trauma and narcissism redefined.
0:33.4	If you have a narcissist in your life right now, I know how challenging these times can be.
0:38.9	Hi, everybody. Welcome to trauma and narcissism redefine. This is your weekly podcast, even at this time of year, because I want to make sure that you do not miss any, and you know that I am right there by your side.
0:50.2	Like literally, if I could get out of this screen right now and come into your household and sit
0:55.1	next to you and hold your hand and give you a hug and tell you it's going to be okay, I absolutely
1:00.3	would. In fact, I often do this when I'm working with my clients online. So this is what I want
1:05.4	you to do right now, whether you're watching me on YouTube or still listening to me on my podcast because you can do both if you want to.
1:11.4	You know, we're kind of snazzy now. We're on YouTube as well with this, which is under Caroline
1:15.7	Strawson. And if you want to obviously just listen to the podcast. But what I want you to do now,
1:21.3	if you're so cool to do so, is I want you to put your arms around yourself like you are giving
1:26.9	yourself a hug.
1:28.2	I'm actually called this a butterfly hug, okay?
1:30.4	So literally hold either side of your arms, almost like you are giving yourself a hug.
1:35.5	Now, I want you to imagine that my hands are over those hands.
1:40.4	I just want you to sense my hands over your hands as I'm sending my love and energy to you
1:48.0	right now. And I want you to know wherever you are, however you feel right now, you are not alone.
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