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Scenario

When self-soothing behaviors carry shame

I rock back and forth when I am alone and have since I was a child and it is the only thing that calms my nervous system but I am ashamed of it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Natural regulatory mechanisms developed in response to early unmet needs continue to provide relief while generating secondary shame that prevents their integration.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Somatic approaches to psychological healing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.