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In this second episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk the threat response, namely Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn.

I of course mention my disco ball diffuser and talk about what I am diffusing today. Link to the diffuser below

Disco Ball Diffuser

I chat about why I swore in the church car park and how in no way do I want to justify my behaviour, however there is power in understanding ourselves and why we react the way we do. You can read that post here:
As well as touching on the subject of dissociation which you can read about here in a free PDF resource I have created for my listners.

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Here are some of the scriptures I used:

Bible Verses for Grounding and Safety

1. Psalm 46:1-3
2. Isaiah 41:10
3. Philippians 4:6-7
4. Romans 8:38-39
5. 1 John 4:18

Here are some studies on the power of feeling safe and loved:

Porges, S. W. (2009). "The Polyvagal Theory: New insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system." This foundational work by Stephen Porges explains how social interactions and feelings of safety can activate the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). "The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician's Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration." Siegel's work explains how therapeutic relationships that provide a sense of safety can help regulate clients' autonomic nervous systems, shifting them from a state of threat to one of relaxation and healing.

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Enjoy!
Love and hope
Jo

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In this first episode of The Faith Filled Therapy Podcast I talk about how I love to work from the intersection of therapy and theology and why I believe that a holistic approach to wholeness and well-being is Biblical.

I talk about my disco ball diffuser which you can get here if that's your thing:

https://amzn.eu/d/bC773WQ

This episode includes a brief look at the link between CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and how the Apostle Paul was ahead of the game when he wrote Romans 12:2

I reference some studies on the power of positive thinking and why this is an ancient practice grounded in scripture, specifically Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

For those of you who love to dig deeper...

Neuroplasticity and Positive Thinking: Positive thinking enhances neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganise and form new neural connections. This capability is essential for adapting to new experiences and learning. Techniques like mindfulness and positive affirmations can alter brain activity, promoting a more resilient and positive mindset​ (MentalHelp.net)​​ (Psychology Today)​.

Stress Reduction and Neural Activity: Engaging in positive affirmations can reduce neural activity in brain regions associated with threat processing and stress reactivity. This leads to lower stress levels and a better ability to cope with challenging situations. Neuro-imaging studies show that positive affirmations activate brain regions linked to positive emotion regulation and reward processing​ (MentalHelp.net)​.

Cognitive Training and Positivity: Research has shown that cognitive training aimed at focusing on positive stimuli can lead to improved cognitive function and overall positivity. Practices like writing self-compassion letters, positive reappraisal, and gratitude journaling can significantly boost one's positive outlook and mental well-being​ (Psychology Today)​.

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