How to Befriend Your Nervous System | Trauma & The Nervous System - Part 5/9

Healing from trauma isn't about being "calm" all the time, but about learning how to find your way back to safety whenever life pulls you into a storm. It’s about training your brain to spot those tiny "glimmers" of peace that act as anchors, keeping you steady when everything else feels overwhelming. ──────────── We offer 4 different levels of resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery, from introductory personal recovery to programs for professionals in the mental health space. Visit our website to explore all of our resources: https://www.timfletcher.ca/ Learn the foundations: https://www.timfletcher.ca/evergreen Enhance your healing: https://www.timfletcher.ca/aligncourses Immerse yourself in recovery: https://www.timfletcher.ca/lift-online-learning Join our Community! https://bit.ly/join-the-community-tf 🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher ──────────── Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Managing Your Nervous System 01:12 - The Goal: Flexibility and the "Anchor" State 01:51 - 3 Key Concepts: Notice & Name, Self-Soothing, and Safety 04:22 - Practical Exercise: Evaluating Your Connections 06:30 - Somatic Tools for Returning to Calm 09:43 - The "Handbrake" Technique for Emotional Regulation 11:22 - Befriending and Attending Your Nervous System 13:15 - Using the Anchor Metaphor for Daily Stability 14:02 - The 4 Questions of Safety (Who, What, Where, When) 16:55 - Glimmers and Footholds: Training for Positivity 19:12 - Tracking Your Glimmers 20:43 - Building a Life That Supports Your Nervous System ──────────── Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. #complextrauma #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #glimmers #emotionaldysregulation