How to deal with sadness

In this video I dive into the topic of sadness and the two different kinds of sadness that are rarely spoke of. The two kinds of sadness are nutritive and habitual. My approach and understanding around this topic of sadness is greatly influenced by my studies within the work of Somatic Experiencing, which was founded by Peter Levine. These specific distinctions are from a Peter Levine Master Class I assisted at in October 2013 titled: Depression, Healthy Aggression, and Life Energy. As a brief summary: when one is robbed of life force energy, usually a result of early childhood trauma and toxic shaming parenting practices, it leads to a turning INWARDS of oneself along with a false sense of self (mainly because the true self was squashed early on due to the inability of the primary caretakers to fully accept and be able to be with the energy of expression of their young). This sets up a vicious cycle within the child, and eventually adult, which leads to an insidious sense of unworthiness, deep biological and postural shame, plus the inability to express healthy life force energy and aggression (i.e. standing up for self; setting boundaries; moving and pushing ahead in life via relationship, personal health, and career, to name a few.)


Resources I mention during this video:

► Vlog on sadness to review a topic she covered in a longer form Q&A here: youtu.be/yFRmu-a3HP8

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