Do You Need An Attitude Reconstruction?
If you think that your attitude could use a reset during your trauma recovery, this week’s YOUR LIFE AFTER TRAUMA guest is just the one to set you straight!
Our topic this week was “How To Become (Even More) Functional: Move From Sadness, Anger and Fear to Joy, Love and Peace” and my guest had some terrific ideas.
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Jude Bijou, therapist and award-winning author discussed:
- the 5 tools you already possess – but probably aren’t using
- how to ‘power’ (a VERY cool idea about how to better control your thoughts)
- simple ways to shift from negative feelings to more positive ones
- what is ‘clean crying’ and why you need to do it
- the six emotions everyone has and how you can work them
- how to dissipate fear
- two key phrases to help you feel calm and peace
And if that wasn’t enough, in our professional perspective interview we talked about what treatment for trauma really means. (Did you know there are three types of trauma survivors, and each type requires a different intervention??)
MEET MY GUEST:
Jude Bijou, the daughter of pioneer child behavioral psychologist Sidney W. Bijou, earned a BA from Reed College in Portland, Oregon and an MA in psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She has worked as a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Santa Barbara for 30 years, and is a longtime student of meditation and Vedic philosophy. Jude is a sought after workshop leader who also teaches adult education classes on communication through Santa Barbara City College. She speaks frequently to community groups on how to rewire thought patterns, understand feelings and emotions, and change lives for the better.
Jude’s book, “Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life,” has been named gold winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award and the ForeWord Reviews Award in “self-help”; and the ForeWord Reviews gold winner in “psychology.”
For more information visit:
website: www.AttitudeReconstruction.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/AttitudeReconstruction
blog: www.AttitudeReconstruction.com/category/jude-blog/
PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE INTERVIEW:
Dr. Nagib is a clinical psychologist specializing in Christian counseling, inner healing and treating eating disorders, trauma, addiction, self-injury and mood disorders. As Spirituality Clinical Coordinator, she oversees the Christian treatment component at Timberline Knolls. She is responsible for the development of faith-based groups that are experiential, process, and educational in nature. These groups help residents to grow in their relationship with God and His power to heal them. These optional groups are open to any residents who would like to participate. Dr. Nagib also supervises and trains a group of committed Christian primary and family therapists as well as the Chaplin at Timberline Knolls. All are passionate about integrating the Christian faith within the treatment program. Click here to read more about Dr. Nagib.
Michele struggled with undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for 24 years. Then she was diagnosed and went on a healing rampage! Today she inspires others to reclaim their lives by creating change they choose.
Hi Michelle, my friend with CPTS is really battling with sleep deprivation caused by on-going and terrible nightnares. There are a lot of ‘triggers’ in her life at the moment. My concern is the cycle that she’s in i.e.triggers causing the nightmares, causing lack of sleep, causing severe depression, causing unhealthy lifestyle, causing fear of falling asleep. This has been the case for weeks now, I’m fearing for her very life. The nightmares appear to be her greatest battle. Please help me understand what may be causing this awful pattern.
@Sharon — Triggers absolutely could trigger nightmares, and you’re right: the cycle of lost sleep causes things to become even more difficult to handle. The best thing your friend can do is find a trauma trained professional who can guide her through the recovery process. In the meantime, you can also tell your friend that nightmares are an indication that the mind is trying to process something. Keeping a dream journal can be a great way to utilize the presence of nightmares and what they represent. I wish I could help more but I can’t offer personal advice without really knowing the situation and circumstances.
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