Relational Trauma: Why am I so negative?

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Relational Trauma: Why am I so negative?
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Psychotherapist Annie Wright discusses how developmental trauma influences persistent negative thinking and offers evidence-based strategies for rewiring the brain towards positivity. She explores the neuroscience behind why individuals with relational trauma backgrounds may see the world more negatively, emphasizing the role of altered neural pathways and brain structures. Annie introduces practical exercises, including mental imagery, gratitude practices, mindfulness, and aerobic exercise, to foster positive thinking. She also highlights EMDR therapy as an effective treatment for addressing negative thoughts rooted in trauma. The video aims to provide hope and actionable steps for individuals seeking to overcome the effects of relational trauma and shift towards a more positive outlook.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:21 Understanding Relational Trauma: Why Am I So Negative?
02:19 The Neuroscience Behind Negativity in Trauma Survivors
07:43 Rewiring the Brain for Positivity: Evidence-Based Exercises
14:05 EMDR: A Powerful Tool for Transforming Negative Thinking
15:36 Conclusion and Next Steps
RESOURCES & REFERENCES MENTIONED:
* Quiz: "Do I come from a relational trauma background?" www.anniewright.com/quiz
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* Trauma Therapy with Evergreen Counseling: Work with trauma therapists in California or Florida. www.evergreencounseling.com
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* EMDR with Annie Wright:: anniewright.com/emdr-therapy/
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MORE ANNIE WRIGHT, LMFT:
I'm a classic example of someone who has made the personal professional.
After coming from and then healing my own extensive relational trauma background, I became a licensed psychotherapist - specifically a trauma therapist who specializes in relational trauma recovery - and, in addition to my clinical work with clients, I also founded and run a boutique, trauma-informed therapy center in Berkeley where I oversee a staff of 20 clinicians and 5 operations staff who deliver top-notch clinical care to over 475 clients weekly across California and Florida.
Moreover, I'm a mental health writer with over 200+ essays on my personal blog centered around recovering from childhood trauma.
My writing and opinions have been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, NBC, Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post, to name but a few.
I’m also a psychoeducational online course creator.
Every bit of my work in the world - whether through my direct clinical work, running my therapy center, publishing mental health thought leadership, or creating online psychoeducational courses - is devoted to helping those from relational trauma backgrounds recover and have wonderful adulthoods despite their adverse early beginnings.
And, when I'm not working, I'm a mom to an incredible five-year-old daughter, a Peloton fanatic, and an avid international traveler.
LET'S STAY CONNECTED:
* My Website: www.anniewright.com
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* Instagram: / anniewrighttherapist
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[@ElaineMoore-vb7cy]

Excellent video! I have been using the gratitude exercises and also mindfulness; they have been helping! I plan on trying aerobic exercise and visualizing best future self!

[@rahraharielw]

This was so great! I thought Annie’s suggestions for actions to build positive thinking we really practicable.

[@robertafierro5592]

Theres nothing wrong with isloating yourself from liars and cheats. Its actually HEALTHY!

[@robertafierro5592]

We are everything we have experienced. Its not our fault. Finding a balance takes the rest of our lives..honest people, truth tellers are genrally disliked because they pose a challenge to those who continue to lie about the facts.

[@blefnefnef]

This does help a ton - thank you. I was mentally & physically abused as a child & young adult. My first time having sex was someone date raping me. My mother & brother shot themselves in the head & so have a lot of my close friends. 2x, narcissistic abuse survivor, both lasted around 3 years. I dont want to be a victim, i want to be a survivor. I just want understanding & to get to a sense of normalcy & sometimes it feels like it will never happen. Thank you so much for helping myself & other people process these things, & learn how to rewire their brains.

[@katiewarren443]

Sending you 💕

[@debrap947]

I did take the quiz and it says there may be moderate relational trauma. I believe my trauma came from more sources than just my mother. I'm pretty negative "naturally" so being a negative person does push people away. I'm also what is going around as a HSP. 😑

[@Starstorm111]

@blfnefnef I hope you take time for yourself.. pray and find at least one healthy person with who you can little by little have a bond and feel safe..
I was abused as a kid also by my mother.. and have a sad story in my family.. it’s a journey.. but it is possible to heal..
Carnivore diet is helping me a lot for depression and having a strong body and a healthier nervous system just in case…
Microdosing ( on my own rhythm) to proces emotions..
You have to start taking care of yourself, face solitude, loneliness and pain.. welcome those feelings even if is not easy.. use music, journaling, nature.. walks, self caring talk.. therapy..
little by little.. best on your healing journey.. I wish u the best of recoverings to your true self