Trauma Theory
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Science Bulletins: Mapping Emotions in the Body [youtube]
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Polyvagal Theory Dr Stephen Porges [youtube]
Good visual diagram and explanation
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Stephen Porges: The Polyvagal Theory & The Vagal Nerve – #264 [youtube]
Interview of Stephen Porges by Bulletproof (Published Dec. 1, 2015)
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The Polyvagal Theory: The New Science of Safety and Trauma [youtube]
Stress Response explained
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29: How to Heal Your Triggers and Trauma with Peter Levine [youtube]
Audio Show: Relationship Alive
The Fight Flight Freeze Response [youtube]
Amygdala Hijack & Emotional Intelligence [youtube]
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SevenSlideSeries: Threat Response Patterns [youtube]
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How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Nadine Burke Harris [youtube]
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Generational Trauma and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome [youtube]
Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary
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Stigma
Sneeches by Dr. Seuss [youtube]
Animated group think, stigma, and the social construction of morality
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Frederick by Leo Lionni [youtube]
If you have ADHD, watch this and take it in :)
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How microaggressions are like mosquito bites • Same Difference [youtube]
Microaggressions explained
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Avert.org -- HIV stigma and discrimination [website]
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer; Season 4: Espisode 19, New Moon Rising [Hulu]
Buffy tempers her reaction to her friend, Willow, coming out as female-attracted; Willow confronts her friend's bias
Watch: 15m43s--19m00s
Buffy Tidbit -- this was the first show to capture a female-female kiss [youtube]
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The following TV series model relationships that openly affirm unique identities and mental health needs:
The Good Doctor (Dr. Shaun Murphy, who has Autism, in relationship with his neighbor, Lea, herself with personal challenges)
This Is Us (Randall and Beth - Randall's anxiety; Kate and Toby - eating disorders)
Love (Mickey and Gus navigate through relational differences and Mickey's recovery from alcoholism)
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Building Reslience
Healing & coping strategies, thoughts, resources, etc.
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Wisdom from one of the greats... coping in the face of tragedy
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Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want
by Ronald J. Frederick [book]
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How to Heal the "Vagus Nerve" to Heal Your Mind & Body [youtube]
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Find your primal posture and sit without back pain: Esther Gokhale at TEDxStanford [youtube]
Sit a Lot? Learn How to Sit well
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How to breathe | Belisa Vranich | TEDxManhattanBeach [youtube]
More on breathing
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Ellie Drake shows you how to stimulate your Vagus Nerve with THIS Breath! [youtube]
Let's get motivated to learn new techniques I want what she's having!
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BREATHE. | Joe DiStefano | TEDxLugano [youtube]
"Sympathetic Overdrive" is a modern energy drain, decreases functionality; Three exercises to breathe better and return to calm
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Create your own "pod" [website]
Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective's pod mapping explained; find your support system
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Oppression Workbook [pdf]
From The ICARUS Project (https://theicarusproject.net/); Creative Commons copyright with permission to share. Learn how oppression affects you and how you can cope effectively;
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WRAP Crisis Plan [pdf]
Wellness Recovery Action Plan's Advance Directive worksheet
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Big Door Brigade [website]
Connect with others, start groups, collaborate about things that matter to you
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Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective [website]
Child Sexual Abuse organization; offers many resources for all affected
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It Gets Better Project [facebook]
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The Body.com explains U=U [website]
UCSF examines U=U [website]
Empowerment and stigma reduction of HIV infection through science and education
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Other self care:
Hydration
Sleep hygiene routine building
Calming: gentle rocking/swinging motions, hugging oneself/being hugged by a support person; Meditation apps such as Relaxation, 10%happier, etc.; more exhale-focused breath
Activating: Exercise, bouncing movements, social interaction, more inhale-focused breath
Socializing with supportive people
Self-pleasuring (aka masturbation)
Nutrition to meet the needs of your body
Spoon Theory-- rationing your energy
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Fun facts and fixes:
Chew gum- it increases focus and improves mood (activates nervous system)
Singing is good for you, singing with others increases positive bonding feelings and cooperativity
Pets make great companions!
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Mindful Entertainment
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The World's Most Extraordinary Homes [Netflix]
Needing Calming entertainment? Notwithstanding some cultural bias, this show is very safe watching and relaxing.
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Mood Music channels on Spotify
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Humor
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Inspiring for those with chronic illness
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