Panksepp’s Circuits of Emotion and Motivation (and why it matters for healing trauma)
Working with shame is often really about disgust, and how we learn as little ones to turn toward the self with disgust which evolves into shame for the self. Understanding emotional circuitry helps us bring compassionate understanding to ourselves, and learning to receive the messages our bodies are sending is key to beginning to bring warmth to the self.
What are the Circuits of Emotion and Motivation?
Why do each of the circuits do? And why is this important for healing trauma?
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Sarah Peyton
Sarah Peyton, international speaker and facilitator, has a passion for weaving together neuroscience knowledge and experiences of healing that unify people with their brains and bodies.
