Coping Mechanisms Explored
Violet reflects on her childhood experiences of bullying and how they shaped her coping mechanisms, particularly the tendency to freeze in conflict. She discusses the importance of acknowledging and giving grace to her younger self, recognizing that these defense mechanisms, while protective at the time, have become unhelpful in adult relationships. The conversation delves into the complexities of shadow work and the emotional journey of processing past traumas.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson
Related Questions
Why is it hard for me to remember parts of my childhood, or why do some events I can remember seem black and white, as discussed in the episode #362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson and the clip Overcoming Emotional Freeze?
Why is it very hard not to react the same way when people surrounding you are angry and shouting in the episode #362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson and the clip Overcoming Emotional Freeze?