Awesome conversation. It is hard to listen to these kind of podcast because the conversation keeps sparking oher conversations in my head. Love it.
What she talks about the body and how trauma reflects in it is very interesting and worth observing. Emotional trauma also manifests through inhibiting biomechanical function. Generally when we look at our body and think of trauma we thing that the origin of the issue was physical (a fall, weakness, an old injury, etc). But it is not always like that. However, it is hard to figure that out, and sometimes we find out by accident.
As a PT Aide years ago I had a patient who had difficulty standing up after a knee surgery. Yes she was older, in pain, and weak - but something was off. Her scans and tests were good. One day I accidentally dropped a therapy ball (a.k.a. hacky sack), and she stood up and took it. It bothered, and it was difficult but she was able to (after months of therapy). Instinct to help kicked in.
She was surprised and sat down crying because she thought she wouldn't be able to walk again. Long story short, the issue was in her mind. After her surgery (and before she could regain confidence in moving) her family was extremely over protective and wouldn't let her do anything without some sort of assistance -her movement instinct was shot down. She was able to move her legs but as soon as she did that, she was told not to.
At some point she lost the connection. She gave up on walking, and convinced herself of what everyone told her at home ("You can't do it. You are weak, You need others to be able tomove.") Crazy how overprotection (bubblewrapping) can be hurtful. But since I didn't stop her, and she felt safe, and she was away from whom (and where) the trauma was occuring she stood up.
Awesome conversation. It is hard to listen to these kind of podcast because the conversation keeps sparking oher conversations in my head. Love it.
What she talks about the body and how trauma reflects in it is very interesting and worth observing. Emotional trauma also manifests through inhibiting biomechanical function. Generally when we look at our body and think of trauma we thing that the origin of the issue was physical (a fall, weakness, an old injury, etc). But it is not always like that. However, it is hard to figure that out, and sometimes we find out by accident.
As a PT Aide years ago I had a patient who had difficulty standing up after a knee surgery. Yes she was older, in pain, and weak - but something was off. Her scans and tests were good. One day I accidentally dropped a therapy ball (a.k.a. hacky sack), and she stood up and took it. It bothered, and it was difficult but she was able to (after months of therapy). Instinct to help kicked in.
She was surprised and sat down crying because she thought she wouldn't be able to walk again. Long story short, the issue was in her mind. After her surgery (and before she could regain confidence in moving) her family was extremely over protective and wouldn't let her do anything without some sort of assistance -her movement instinct was shot down. She was able to move her legs but as soon as she did that, she was told not to.
At some point she lost the connection. She gave up on walking, and convinced herself of what everyone told her at home ("You can't do it. You are weak, You need others to be able tomove.") Crazy how overprotection (bubblewrapping) can be hurtful. But since I didn't stop her, and she felt safe, and she was away from whom (and where) the trauma was occuring she stood up.
Wow yeah. How much we can be brainwashed to believe things about ourselves if we are told over and over and over.
That was fabulous. Thank you, Kelly.
Glad you liked it!