TU83: Establishing Neurological Safety through Relationships with Guest Bonnie Badenoch

Published: Nov. 7, 2018, 12:22 a.m.

b'Learn about the natural neurobiology of co-regulation and it\\u2019s capacity to engage safety and heal trauma.\\xa0 In addition, this episode addresses the myth of self-regulation and how to re-engage interpersonal relationships if they\\u2019ve been neglected.\\nTherapist Uncensored\\xa0co-host Sue Marriott LCSW CGP chats with author and therapist Bonnie Badenoch\\xa0about the concept of using safety to reshape your neural landscape through authentic relationships. Badenoch guides us through her progression of building a bridge between science and practice\\xa0to cultivate the best therapeutic mind.\\nYou\\u2019ll learn how exercising \\u201chappy humility\\u201d and compassion can allow for an ideal presence\\xa0in our day-to-day life using our autonomic nervous system.\\xa0 Also, special hats off to Steve Porges and polyvagal theory.\\n0:00-30:00\\xa0\\nWhat creates safety?\\xa0How do our internal systems want us to be received?\\xa0\\nSympathetic activation\\xa0happens when there\\u2019s a need to control something in light of an obstacle.\\nInternal systems challenge to remain in an open and receptive state.\\xa0Polyvagal theory and Steve Porges.\\nHow can we explore the relationship between safety and curiosity\\xa0and best use the language of \\u201csafety,\\u201d\\xa0versus \\u201ccomfort\\u201d and \\u201cdiscomfort\\u201d, especially towards the beginning of therapy and in new relationships?\\nBadenoch contends that there\\u2019s no such thing as a maladaptive experience; that humans are always adaptive\\xa0and require co-regulation.\\xa0\\nWhat\\u2019s the difference between co-regulation and auto-regulation? Is there a\\xa0\\u201cmyth\\u201d of self-regulation? Discussion of\\xa0 ideal parent figure protocol.\\xa0\\nBadenoch explores the connection between co-regulation, neural circuitry and forging relationships in your life.\\xa0\\n30:00-60:00\\xa0\\nSocial Baseline\\xa0Theory is\\xa0what happens to our perceptions\\xa0when someone we trust is with us.\\xa0The difficulty and pain of tasks is always reduced when we\\u2019re with a trusted beloved and this relaxes our amygdala response.\\xa0\\xa0\\nBadenoch walks us through her experience of feeling safe during and between client sessions.\\xa0\\nIt\\u2019s key to have mutual, caring, receptive relationships with people who are willing to listen rather than jump in and try to offer advice.\\xa0Young therapists.\\nEveryone\\u2019s doing the best they can with what they have in their neural make up but how can we embody a therapeutic presence in the world through compassion\\xa0or a \\u201chappy humility\\u201d?\\xa0\\nResources:\\nA Symphony of Gifts From Relational Neuroscience (1)\\xa0Excellent PDF from Bonnie Badenoch\\nBeing a Brain-Wise Therapist: A Practical Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology\\xa0[2008]\\xa0Badenoch\\xa0\\nThe Brain-Savvy Therapist\\u2019s Workbook\\xa0[2011]\\xa0Badenoch\\xa0\\nThe Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships\\xa0[2017]\\xa0Badenoch\\nThe Heart of Trauma Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships\\xa0 by Steve Porges!\\n\\xa0\\nFor our listeners!\\nWe\\u2019ve partnered with Audible so that our listeners get a free audio book and 30 days free membership, cancel at anytime!\\nGET MY FREE BOOK HERE\\nWe are now part of Patreon!\\xa0 Become a Supernerd, an Out and Proud Supernerd or become a Platinum Neuronerd! \\U0001f642\\xa0\\nFor as little as $1 a month you can join our exclusive community of Therapist Uncensored Supernerds to gain private, more in-depth episodes AND to support production of this podcast to provide access to the science of relationships across the globe.\\xa0\\xa0\\nYES SIGN ME UP FOR PATREON,'