Why Positive Emotions Can Feel Threatening After Trauma

The Mastin Kipp Podcast  Podcast

Welcome to this week's episode of The Mastin Kipp Podcast!

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Why experiencing positive emotions about oneself can be one of the most difficult challenges for trauma survivors
  • How the body responds somatically to the mere thought of feeling joy or excitement, often leading to avoidance
  • What it takes to restructure the nervous system's associations between positive emotions and past abuse
  • And much more!

Click here to get my brand new book Reclaim Your Nervous System: A Guide to Positive Change, Mental Wellness, and Post-Traumatic Growth.

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