The Childhood Trauma/CPTSD/ACEs Group

This immediately spoke to me.

I read all of the Narnia books as a child as well.

Notice there are 4 siblings, which we can correlate to the 4Fs. I always dreamed of having a big protector around me as a child, and often escaped into fantasy to deal with the loneliness of my childhood.

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Black panther for me here but pretty much the same effect for protection and power!

Which reminds me I forgot to add “stepping into our own power” to my list.

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I would like an invite to the private group. A family member was subject to childhood trauma and I think you have done a great job of covering the bases of aspects that the servitor could assist with.

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Thank you @Beltloop another great idea, and if the servitor will adapt to each person we all can feel safe (or more like my inner self/ inner child can feel safe) that we won’t be “pushed” in to something we don’t want or don’t feel good about.

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I have also noticed that it doesn’t necessarily take intense or violent trauma to scar. I am sure I had a happy childhood, but because my parents weren’t like me, empathic etc., I felt left out and alone. That was enough.

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Two more ideas that come from NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)

  • Parts integration:
    Is a technique which allows us to integrate parts at the unconscious level by assisting each one to traverse logical levels by chunking up and to go beyond boundaries parts have created to find a higher level of intention and wholeness.

  • Time Line Therapy:
    Utilizes a person’s own internal “Time Line” to work with their unconscious minds in a variety of ways; including, healing emotional traumas and eradicating unwanted thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Perhaps also some form of forgiveness field like Ho’oponopono, “I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you” or an alternate version “I forgive you, please forgive me, thank you, I love you”

Also maybe a field from Major Blueprint of Power but adapted only for the purpose of releasing traumas:
“Body is vibrated to a very high level to dissolve all energy blockages, leaving the energy system supercharged!”

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Pete Walker’s book on Complex PTSD covers this in one of its first chapters. You are definitely a valid candidate for this group.

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I like the idea of a Black Panther as well, we can put it up to a vote when we create the private group.

I want to define “stepping into our own power” unless Sapien can just intuitively conceptualize it. I want to get exactly the traits of one who is thriving despite facing earlier childhood trauma.

My thoughts exactly. Because we suffered trauma we often times don’t even know we’ve stepped into a dangerous situation until after when we’ve had time to process it.

I felt a calling to add this as well! We’ll be using this concept and Internal Family Systems which has a lot more research to it to facilitate this.

I had the idea and @phlf003 included in her list to heal in the womb.

One therapeautic exercise we can automate is sending our current resources back to our past selves.

In addition, Neville Goddard has a concept of Revision, where we go back to earlier events and revise them to be in line with how we want them to be. Both will help facilitate a deep healing and will do something very powerful: if we change these very intense emotions into something positive, they become positive resources for ourselves!

The brain is basically a prediction machine, using all of our past experiences to predict how we will do in future events.

I’m not certain if its completely wise to replace old memories, or what the implications of that will be though. I know many people who use Neville Goddard’s technique have reported things like people who were in those events forgetting the old events ever happened, and instead take on the new, revised events as if they were real.

Will have to ask Captain about that.

I also had this idea as Ho’oponopono can be used on past, present, and future events, people and ourselves. Consistently sending this energy all across our timelines could create dramatic changes! It will also help in forgiving others, and helping others forgive us.

If Sapien will agree this will be perfect for the field.

You are accepted! Perfect candidate for this group. I have some experiene with Alice Miller’s books but never took a deep dive like I have with other material.

What do you think your biggest takeaways from her books have been?

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For me, it means being aware that we are as powerful as the other person in the conversation/meeting/relationship and not readily give our power away to other people because of our history.

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I remember reading one of Carolyn Weiss’ books about why some people don’t heal and it was mainly due to the fact that their illness or their bad traits had become part of their identity. If they healed themselves they would then have to develop a whole new identity, their crutch was also their lifeline and their reason for living and why they couldn’t and wouldn’t give it up.

So maybe include a sort of mindset field that affirms that it is okay to let it go, that you can start over again, that it’s never too late, you can survive on your own, that you can make new and better friends, etc.

Forgiveness too, we need to forgive those who hurt us and yet when we forgive we then can no longer use them as our excuse and maybe why some find it hard to forgive.

I have also found that the more I release and think I have dealt with it a couple of months later more similar issues rises up but that in itself is good as it is being released in stages otherwise I think it would overwhelm us.

I would love to join the group.

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The servitor could also have access to higher divine realms and also be friends with and have support from, for example Archangel Michael, some ascended masters, and maybe a deity.
If we have a Lion servitor it can be friends with the lion that Goddess Durga rides on :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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Edit: It might also be good to have some field for physical healing and rejuvanation for anything that has been damaged from having the traumas and that needs healing in order to be fully restored from the traumas, like perhaps the nervous system, the adreanal glands from all inner stress, etc.
Maybe some sense of regaining ones lost childhood also.

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That’s a perfect definition as I find myself all too often doing this despite my best efforts not to.

You have the exact same trauma as my older brother and I’m going to take some time out to read that book as I also share parts of that trauma. For a while I was mainly operating from this trauma as family dynamics changed with the addition of a new sibling and the moving away of older ones. Her book is often cited as one of the first one should read and I’ve only ever skimmed it.

I’m glad you brought this up beause this has often been an obstacle for myself, and I’m sure many of us. I know right now I’ve spent years diving into this work on trauma and its defined many aspects of my life. Unconsciously, as I heal and release more and more I’m aware that I’m in new territory and I’m no longer the expert here and I feel that fear.

Yeah we’ll definitely add this. I’ll try and find a way to make it into a few statements or define the underlying theme as well.

This is also a very good point and I know I intuitively am doing this now to some degree, and have done it a lot in the past as well.

This is a good point to add as well. I engage in magickal thinking often and sometimes I feel that I’m just one field away or one magickal experience away from being completely rid of my CPTSD. It doesn’t work like that, and I’ve found myself entering deep states of depression after my latest solution didn’t completely end my trauma.

It would also be wise to add something to allow our trauma to come in stages so we can deal with as much as we can possibly deal with at any one time.

I would love to have you, thank you for your contributions.

I love this idea because at times, having no where else to go, I’d get on my knees and pray to anyone who would listen. I remember being a child and praying to Jesus and Satan at the same time, hoping that either one would come through and help.

Definitely need to add something with a touch of the divine here as that presence is extremely comforting.

Those in AA and all related groups acknowledge a higher power, and regardless of religion, I believe we’ve all experienced help from something beyond us.

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Just got out from work

To answer the question that were asked:
What are your biggest issues you’re seeking to correct with this field?
What have been some of your biggest struggles?
What resonates with you most here?

My biggest issue is that all my traumas have been activated via an EMDR program that was intensive that ended up activating all my cptsd but never fully completed as program ended abruptly

I am stagnant in life where I know exactly where I am stagnant- my tendencies via trauma response have kept me in this fix. I want to break free so I can know what is life like when you don’t have trauma?
I ended up developing chronic conditions due to over active fight flight response as it began since age 3- first memory is traumatic.

I want to know who is the real me when the layers finally get removed- scratched off and I’m refined .

Not just me though all of us

We all store so much trauma and only until recently people have really began talking about this in the open
I want to hope that this whatever we can make
Helps impact generations to come

Family cycles of generational trauma easier put to rest- trauma can happen in a flash of a moment but removing it takes time
I would hope we find a way to make sure if the individual is ready and willing to confront it
We do so in the lifetime we invisioned it

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My parents weren’t there. Grew up with borderline personalities whom took care of me- but I was the one taking care of them instead- me a 5 year old guy
Lots of yelling and abuse
Forced isolation
Shunning
It got so bad I was forced by the gov / med board to leave home and go somewhere for kids who could be better taken care of - a resedential to provide safety
But that scarred me more than helped

I want to remove the strobe lights that flash in my head like metal music whenever I’m in public because my fight and flight makes me so on edge

I want to know what its like to feel safe and be wanted

This is why I would like to join. I want to help

Mastin Kipp is someone I think is a very valuable resource- his stuff is phenomenal
He has an Instagram

I also think
Covid has caused a collective trauma as so many were forced to stay home and for those whom live alone and in tiny apartments
It could have absolutely further triggered mental health issues or even cause them
Scars trauma give us don’t have to be intense events
It can be a subtle hum in the background that the body collects

Time to break it!

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David Grand invented brainspotting
A more refined version of EMDR. I think that is a valuable resource we can consider too.
It’s a mind and body interested trauma release therapy

https://brainspotting.com/about-bsp/what-is-brainspotting/

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Hey @Violet, thank you for sharing.

I have had something similar to this happen and it wrecked my life for a time. It is one of the reasons I’d like to make sure this field proceeds at the best pace for the user, guided by either their subconscious or higher self.

This is definitely something to add. To return the user to their True Self. Often we forget who we are, or never even have a sense of self. I would like to include additions to have one begin listening to their own intuition again, beginning to trust their feelings and conclusions and began creating their own values through observation and experimentation in life.

I hope this work brings peace to us and the world as well. Lets see what Captain can make of this, I’m sure he’d be interested as well.

Feeling wanted is definitely something to add. I actually have forgotten that I’ve hungered to feel genuinely wanted for a long time. I’m sure it may be covered by one of the other concepts, but if we can get this specifically I think it would add a lot.

I know for myself that returning back to “life” has been tough. I’ve been surprised that many of the symptoms I’ve carried around my whole life are now being openly discussed by others. Most people never felt isolation like those of us with trauma have. I think it will hopefully lead to more conversation and action on this matter.

I’ll check this out and add what I find to our list!

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I want to share the exercise I received from my somatic experiencing therapist.

Somatic Experiencing is based on the work of Peter Levine, who is a well respected pioneer in the field of trauma.

This exercise builds resilience: defined here as the ability to return to well being with ease.

This is an important aspect of healing as we must feel the sensations that once overwhelmed us to overcome trauma and its important to recognize that resilience and emotional strength are not just traits, but skills that one can practice and develop. As you build your capacity for resilience you’ll find that overwhelming situations become less overwhelming over time and you will be able to compassionately feel your feelings rather than being forced to abandon yourself because they are overwhelming.

It is best done when one is grounded and comfortable. There are a few exercises that help in getting there, but I will post them after the main exercise so we can examine the main exercise and see what we can add to our field.

I would like you guys to try it if you have some time and report how you feel afterward.

The main exercise is called Titrating Sensations (Moving your attention slowly back and forth)

Titrating sensations (turning your attention back and forth)

Like an old grandfather clock, with its pendulum that swings back and forth, you can turn your attention slowly back and forth between sensations. Start by feeling some pleasant or comfortable sensation in your body. Feel it for a while, and then turn your attention to some place in your body that feels uncomfortable or unpleasant. Notice how this uncomfortable place feels. Is it constricted or tight or painful? Notice if it’s hot or cold. Can you tell if the energy in that discomfort is moving at a fast pace or a slow pace. Remember, there’s no right or wrong. You’re just getting to know a bit more about what’s going on in your body.

Now, once again, turn your attention to the pleasant or comfortable sensation. Spend a while there, exploring how it feels this time. Is it different than it was? How so? Has it expanded? Is it moving?

And again, turn your attention back to the unpleasant sensation. See if it’s different this time. Don’t expect it to be gone, but do see if it’s changed – even a little bit. Feel into it. Has the constriction expanded, or the pacing slowed down, or the temperature become more comfortable? Has it moved? Does it feel better than it did before, or is it more uncomfortable? Or is it the same as it was? Just notice and feel. You’re just exploring.

As you titrate (turn your attention slowly back and forth), you may find that the unpleasant sensations calm down and become more neutral. As their unpleasantness passes, feel the change, slowly and softly. Be curious to see what happens next. Just be the witness … there’s nothing else for you to do. Sometimes, if you take your time, you may find that the sensations begin to feel pleasant, even the neutral ones, and that you find that you’re feeling more relaxed and grounded. You may even feel some well-being.

Titration is a valuable tool. Use it often, and it becomes easy and natural. It has important side effects, for it builds the skill of resiliency, which is your ability to return to well-being with ease.

The exercises for getting comfortable are as follows:

Grounding:

Imagine your body as a tree with roots growing deep into the earth beneath your feet. Your legs and torso are the strong and stable trunk of the tree, and your shoulders, arms and fingers are the flexible branches and leaves. As you visualize the strength and stability of your roots and trunk, feel the stability and strength coming up through your legs and body. Take your time. Then imagine a strong wind blowing through your branches and leaves. Notice that, just like the well-rooted tree, you can sway and bend without losing your balance. Now think about your life. Remember, when bitter winds are blowing, you can sway and bend, and yet remain balanced and well-rooted, just like our tree. You don’t have to lose your inner strength and stability. Practice this exercise often. Take your time and enjoy the feelings. Then use it as emotional first aid, when you feel upset.

Calming the body:

Sitting down, hold your arms comfortably out in front of you, at shoulder level, with the palms of your hands facing down. Feel the warm soft air under your palms. Slowly, push the air down, all the way down, till you can rest your palms on your thighs. Turn your attention to your torso and wait to see what happens inside. After a moment, you may feel a calm coming into your chest and belly. The sensation may be like thick oil slowly moving down through the center of your torso, and gently filling up your belly. Take your time and enjoy the feeling.

Tracking sensations:

Learn to pay attention to the sensations in your body. You will see that your thoughts, emotions, actions and reactions, and even things you imagine, stimulate sensations in your body. When you feel these sensations with awareness, you increase your ability to relax, feel grounded and calm, and think clearly.

Take a guided tour of your body, and feel your different sensations. Take your time and enjoy the sensations.

Slowly scan your body, to notice what is showing up (expansion or constriction, warmth or cold, tingling, numbness, etc.), just noticing and not changing anything. There’s no right or wrong here. The intention is simply to become aware of what’s happening. See if you can feel these sensations, from inside your body.

As an example, notice how your feet feel from the inside – are they warm or cool? Light or heavy, tingling or pulsing? Do they hurt or feel comfortable? Do your two feet feel the same or different from each other? Remember to take your time.

Then move your attention slowly up your legs – to your calves, your knees, your thighs. Pause often to feel the sensations.

Notice your hands, arms, shoulders, feeling them from the inside, taking your time, pausing often to experience the sensations.

Notice the sensations in other areas of your body – your chest, your belly, your back, etc. Do they feel comfortable - pleasant, uncomfortable, or neutral? Neutral is a feeling, too. Spend time to get to know how neutral feels.

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As I relaxed into somatic experiencing, which I haven’t done in years, I began to notice many amazing things.

I’ve found the natural link between somatic experiencing and integrating parts/Internal Family Systems therapy.

As you relax and feel the sensations of your body without judgement, slowly going from comfort to discomfort, you’ll find that after a while, you shift out of an ego dominated state.

You begin to return to your true self. Naturally grounded, curious, open. This is the backdrop of doing parts therapy. From this state, you can easily recognize when you split into your different parts.

I will give an example:

As I relaxed, I remembered that I had to drive to see my family. I dislike driving and I absolutely hate traffic. It makes me extremely anxious. Due to being in many accidents, and other stressful driving experiences, I seem to have exiled the part of myself that enjoys driving, and sees it as an easy, enjoyable experience.

There is a part of myself that now has to protect this part. It makes me anxious to drive because it believes the anxiety will help it avoid accidents and other negative events. Since feeling so anxious about driving wears me out, there is ANOTHER part of myself that is also protecting the exiled “Driver,” who makes me put off driving as long as possible.

Now this has created an internal conflict.

I want to go and see my family, but I don’t want to feel the fear of driving. The part of me that is putting off driving is also causing another part of me to feel immense guilt because it will make things much harder for myself in the morning.

It also activates parts of myself that feel shame because I’m an adult with a childish fear of driving. An adult who has put off driving all day even though I know I’m safe and am generally a good driver.

Instead of tuning in to this conflict I’ve chosen to ignore it, with rising levels of stress and anxiety all day – until now.

In IFS therapy, you go through a process of speaking to your parts and gently guiding them to a resolution, but just gaining an awareness of the issue helps a lot in resolving this.

An automated IFS therapy concept would be extremely useful for this field. Increasing psychic communication with parts of yourself, helping to guide them out of their negative roles and into positive happy ones.

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Or the servitor can also be productive with the permission of the owner. For example the servitor can charge an object which belongs to a person who has trauma. And every time that the servitor charges different items or objects, he expand his energy.

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The servitor can also lend its powers to other servitors, like the dragon servitor that is freely available. It will gain a great measure of its powers, although it won’t be the same thing.

This idea has a lot of potential and I hope we’re able to do this.

What do you mean by expanding energy here? Like a node?

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