Ashley Homstad, Organic Intelligence
Exercise 1: Soothing
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Exercise 2: See it, Say it, Support it!This exercise comes from the Organic Intelligence® End of Trauma course. It is a mindfulness activity that can improve your control of attention so that you are less prone to negativity bias and stress responses.
Exercise 5: Body ListeningMany of us were not taught how to listen to the language of the body. Use this exercise regularly to improve your ability to listen and build trust with your body's communication.
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Exercise 3: Sensory Treasure ChestOur bodies are constantly filtering sensory information from our environments. You can join with these sensory processes by creating a "sensory treasure box" to encourage physiological states that promote safety, presence, and connection.
Exercise 6: Compassionate Self-TalkCompassionate self-talk is an accessible daily practice you can do to reduce pervasive negative self-talk and increase motivation and sense of satisfaction with daily activities.
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Exercise 7: Vagus Nerve SupportStimulating your vagus nerve with these exercises promotes your ventral vagal network (aka social engagement system).
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Exercise 8: Satisfaction JournalingIf you feel like you've been habituated into the gogogo lifestyle, this exercise can support you by creating more satisfaction with your tasks, routines, and interactions.
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Exercise 9: Trauma and PolyVagal EducationThis video from the Trauma Foundation provides a helpful overview of your Autonomic Nervous System and the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on health and healing.
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