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Relational Trauma: Why am I so negative?

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Psychotherapist Annie Wright discusses how developmental trauma influences persistent negative thinking and offers evidence-based strategies for rewiring the brain towards positivity. She explores the neuroscience behind why individuals with relational trauma backgrounds may see the world more negatively, emphasizing the role of altered neural pathways and brain structures. Annie introduces practical exercises, including mental imagery, gratitude practices, mindfulness, and aerobic exercise, to foster positive thinking. She also highlights EMDR therapy as an effective treatment for addressing negative thoughts rooted in trauma. The video aims to provide hope and actionable steps for individuals seeking to overcome the effects of relational trauma and shift towards a more positive outlook.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:21 Understanding Relational Trauma: Why Am I So Negative?
02:19 The Neuroscience Behind Negativity in Trauma Survivors
07:43 Rewiring the Brain for Positivity: Evidence-Based Exercises
14:05 EMDR: A Powerful Tool for Transforming Negative Thinking
15:36 Conclusion and Next Steps

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* Quiz: "Do I come from a relational trauma background?" www.anniewright.com/quiz

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* Trauma Therapy with Evergreen Counseling: Work with trauma therapists in California or Florida. www.evergreencounseling.com

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* EMDR with Annie Wright:: https://anniewright.com/emdr-therapy/

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MORE ANNIE WRIGHT, LMFT:

I'm a classic example of someone who has made the personal professional.

After coming from and then healing my own extensive relational trauma background, I became a licensed psychotherapist - specifically a trauma therapist who specializes in relational trauma recovery - and, in addition to my clinical work with clients, I also founded and run a boutique, trauma-informed therapy center in Berkeley where I oversee a staff of 20 clinicians and 5 operations staff who deliver top-notch clinical care to over 475 clients weekly across California and Florida.

Moreover, I'm a mental health writer with over 200+ essays on my personal blog centered around recovering from childhood trauma.

My writing and opinions have been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, NBC, Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post, to name but a few.

I’m also a psychoeducational online course creator.

Every bit of my work in the world - whether through my direct clinical work, running my therapy center, publishing mental health thought leadership, or creating online psychoeducational courses - is devoted to helping those from relational trauma backgrounds recover and have wonderful adulthoods despite their adverse early beginnings.

And, when I'm not working, I'm a mom to an incredible five-year-old daughter, a Peloton fanatic, and an avid international traveler.

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