Imagery rescripting is a skill that can be used in therapy to change the emotional weight or sting of a past event and its associated triggers. Sometimes we are aroused or triggered when an event in the present is similar to a traumatic event from the past. Imagery rescripting involves drawing to mind that past image or event and connecting with the emotions, sensations and thoughts associated with that experience. We draw to the mind the image as if it is happening in the present. However, we get to create the story ending this time by creating an image that is comforting and soothing, and in which our needs are met!
It's NEVER too late to leave a toxic relationship! I'm learning to be discerning -- and first check in with myself to make sure the toxic relationship is NOT with myself. I've learned a lot about being an introvert and an empath, and an over-achieving co-dependent. Recently, there is a lot of info out there about Childhood Emotional Neglect. IMO, most children are born to parents who are not the most conscious, who haven't healed their own childhood wounds yet. HSP children have super sensitive emotions and need 'more' emotional acknowledgement. I'm grateful for awareness of being HSP, hopefully we get all the other support we have to be happy and healthy. If you wish to hire the service of…