Episode 15: The Power of Repetition: Experiencing God's Love to Break the Trauma Cycle

Episode Description: The Power of Repetition: Experiencing God's Love to Break the Trauma Cycle discusses the psychological roots of impacted childhood development usually based on when a child doesn't get bonding, safety, or nurture, or they are abused, these stages get interrupted. Children may not be able to self-regulate and have hyperarousal, and this can create a pattern of trauma response. This is the process that can start a trauma cycle from childhood into adulthood, impacting development.  However, there is hope. With powerful and repetitive connection to God as a base for safety and love through concrete practices, this cycle can be interrupted. These processes such as praise and worship, prayer, meditation, building a bond with God, and having God as a safe base will help interrupt these patterns, replacing trauma patterns with God's love and safety in His presence. Doing these repetitively and persistently can heal this trauma response and calm the soul in the long run. Breakdown of Episode: 3:13 Intro to the Topic5:09 The Nature of the Trauma Cycle16:03 How a Relationship With God Can Help Us With Our Trauma by Filling the Void23:04 How to Cultivate God's Presence and Healing Through Repetition and Reinforcement Bulleted List of ResourcesThe Compulsion to Repeat Trauma: Reenactment, Revictimization, and Masochism by Bessel A. van der Kolkhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0193953X18304398This article discusses how if we don't get the bonds we need, don't have a safe childhood, or have caregivers help us regulate our emotions we can experience trauma that can create hyperarousal in the brain that can cause a feedback loop that cause repeat patterns. Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development by Kendra Cherryhttps://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740This article was mentioned in the podcast and it describes the various stages of psychosocial development that each child should undergo. If traumatic events occur or needing bonding and safety do not occur, the development through these stages can be impacted and cause create trauma. Please subscribe to and rate and review the podcast and download episodes by clicking on the "Subscribe" button at https://christianemotionalrecovery.com.   Subscribe to the email list for the latest episodes and channel updates by going to https://christianemotionalrecovery.com and then go to subscribe button.  Join Facebook Group Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecoverySubscribe to my YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw  Want to write your own healing message or memoir, but don't know how to get started? Check out my book coaching services website: rachelleroy.com.  Want to learn to influence people or how to integrate gratitude into your daily practice? Check the courses here: https://www.udemy.com/user/rachelleroy/ Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and MoreFacebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly EncouragementYouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyTrauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma SurvivorsEmail ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and productsFree ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult EmotionsDonate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry  ...