Healing Through Mirror Work: Breaking the Trauma Response of Fawning and Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self 
Dana Litchfield Dana Litchfield

Healing Through Mirror Work: Breaking the Trauma Response of Fawning and Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self 

Mirror work is a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery, especially for those who struggle with people-pleasing behaviours rooted in trauma responses such as fawning. Fawning is a survival response to trauma where individuals prioritise the needs and desires of others over their own in order to seek safety and approval. This often leads to a loss of self-identity and a disconnect from one's true essence. By incorporating mirror work into your healing journey, you can begin to unravel the patterns of people-pleasing and reclaim your power by reconnecting with your self-identity and higher self.

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Navigating Trauma Responses and Chronic Stress: A Guide to Self-Healing and Moving Forward
Dana Litchfield Dana Litchfield

Navigating Trauma Responses and Chronic Stress: A Guide to Self-Healing and Moving Forward

In our journey through life, we inevitably encounter experiences that leave lasting imprints on our minds, bodies, and spirits. Trauma responses and chronic stress are common manifestations of these experiences, often stemming from past traumatic events that continue to influence our present-day lives. Whether it's a single traumatic incident or a prolonged period of stress, these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, triggered, and stuck in patterns of suffering.

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Integrating Light and Shadow: Aligning Preaching and Practice for Personal Growth
Dana Litchfield Dana Litchfield

Integrating Light and Shadow: Aligning Preaching and Practice for Personal Growth

In our quest for personal growth and self-improvement, we often find ourselves grappling with a common dilemma: the disparity between what we preach and what we practice. This disharmony arises due to the intricate workings of our human body, which keeps a score of our experiences. When we embody our wounded self, rooted in our past, we struggle to align ourselves with our higher self, which represents our future direction. In this article, we delve deeper into the reasons behind this internal conflict and explore strategies to bridge the gap between preaching and practice.

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