Are You Living in Survival Mode?

In this episode Lisa breaks down what it looks like to be living in survival mode. She shares how trauma impacts the brain and causes the survival mode response. The warning signs of being in survival mode are shared to paint a picture of what this looks and feels like, followed up by some tips for alleviating the symptoms of frequent survival mode. This episode ends in a trauma informed guided meditation.

Episodes Mentioned:

-Episode 65 Overcome Trauma With Mindfulness With Marta McLean LMFT

-Episode 56 The 4 F’s Of Trauma

-Episode 27 Self-Compassion With Jen Kile LMFT

-Episode 1 Self-Care

Psychology Today “Why Living In Survival Mode Isn’t The Best Way To Live”: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifting-the-veil-trauma/202006/why-survival-mode-isnt-the-best-way-live

Rosen Institute “8 Signs You’re In Survival Mode (And How To Escape)”: https://roseninstitute.com/8-signs-youre-survival-mode-step-escaping/

Jefferson Center “What is “Survival Mode?”: https://www.jcmh.org/a-how-to-guide-for-surviving-survival-mode/

Genesis Shelter “Understanding PTSD”: https://www.genesisshelter.org/understanding-ptsd/

Dr. Gia Marson “Negative Impact of Prolonged Survival Mode”: https://drgiamarson.com/the-negative-impact-of-prolonged-survival-mode-what-can-you-do-to-thrive/

Child Guidance Resource Center Staff “Trauma & The Brain - Signs You Might Be Living In Survival Mode”: https://cgrc.org/blog/trauma-and-the-brain-signs-you-might-be-in-survival-mode/

Grounding Techniques Worksheet: https://www.winona.edu/resilience/media/grounding-worksheet.pdf

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