Mirror Neurons: How by Just Being a Compassionate Empath can regulate the Nervous System of another in Trauma Recovery
Sep 12, 2023
In the realm of trauma recovery, understanding the intricate workings of the human brain can provide invaluable insights. One fascinating aspect of our neurobiology that holds particular importance is the phenomenon of mirror neurons. These special cells play a pivotal role in fostering empathy, compassion, and regulating our nervous system. In this blog, we'll explore how mirror neurons influence our capacity for connection and healing in the context of trauma recovery coaching.
Mirror neurons are a class of cells found in the brain that fire both when we perform an action and when we observe someone else performing the same action. This phenomenon lays the foundation for empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In the context of trauma recovery coaching, this neural mechanism is crucial. It allows coaches to deeply empathize with their clients' experiences, creating a safe space for healing and growth.
Beyond empathy, mirror neurons also contribute to the cultivation of compassion. When we witness someone in pain or distress, our mirror neurons activate, mirroring the experience in our own brain. This activation sparks a natural inclination to alleviate suffering, giving rise to compassion. For trauma recovery coaches, this means that their genuine compassion is not just an intellectual understanding, but a deeply embodied response rooted in our neurobiology.
Trauma often leaves a profound impact on the nervous system, leading to states of hyperarousal or hypoarousal. Mirror neurons play a crucial role in regulating this delicate balance. Through empathetic and compassionate interactions, coaches can create a therapeutic environment that supports the client's nervous system in finding equilibrium. The attuned presence of the coach helps to co-regulate the client, fostering a sense of safety and trust.
Trauma recovery coaches can harness the potential of mirror neurons through reflective practice. By actively listening and attuning to their clients' experiences, coaches create a feedback loop that strengthens the empathetic and compassionate response. This process not only enhances the therapeutic relationship but also facilitates deeper healing and transformation. Understanding the role of mirror neurons underscores the potential for neuroplasticity in trauma recovery. Through intentional practices and therapeutic interventions, individuals can rewire their neural pathways, promoting resilience and post-traumatic growth. Coaches play a pivotal role in guiding clients towards these transformative processes.
Mirror neurons serve as a profound testament to the inherent capacity for connection and healing within the human brain. In the context of trauma recovery coaching, an understanding of these neural mechanisms deepens the coach-client relationship, fosters empathy and compassion, and supports nervous system regulation. By recognizing the power of mirror neurons, we unlock a powerful tool for facilitating profound and lasting transformation on the path to healing from trauma.
About the author
Hi I’m Jill & I’m a** Certified Trauma Recovery Coach**. I’m passionate about helping people that perhaps like myself have experienced trauma in some form that has blocked you from moving forward. It can be a private prison cell, that if you are like me, was hard to break free from. I tried many avenues to heal but for years was lonely, sad, full of shame & anxiety, depression, never felt good enough or lovable or like I belonged, was often triggered, had panic attacks, bad relationships & had chronic pain. Looking back, I was a shell of a human. It wasn’t until I got help that the healing started & my road to recovery led to a life of freedom, happiness and ease. I no longer feel lonely, shameful, sad, anxiety or depressed. Instead I feel empowered, resilient, regulated, like I belong, am lovable & good enough. My triggers, panic attacks & chronic pain are gone & now help people process their old patterns, blocks & false beliefs with somatic practices. I look forward to working with you.
What my Clients say
Jill “I am so shocked! You are a wizard! Just a few weeks ago if I had had that same situation come up at my work I would not have been able to handle it! I would have been triggered and activated with anxiety for days. But this time I could actually use all the tools you taught me for stress management to calm my overactive brain and nervous system down which got me grounded again and then I could calmly deal with the situation at hand more easily and reasonably and calmly so I could do my job with ease and flow and have a more productive and happy day going forward. I definitely feel like my Nervous System is Regulated again. You are such a magician!” ~ Haley C. *
I virtually felt at ease on our first session. Jill was quite gentle, empathetic and unassuming in her approach. We quickly developed a rapport and had successful sessions. Jill was intuitive when it came to asking questions about my life, my emotions and my self-image.
Jill provided a range of skills and techniques to help me manage my anxiety, ease up on self-criticism which helped me develop a positive self-image and become more functional my daily life.
I found our sessions greatly helpful to begin my journey towards personal transformation by achieving functional, psychological and emotional well-being. Personal Transformation
I would recommend Jill to anyone who has emotional and psychological issues and who does not know where to begin in their road to recovery and ultimate goal of well-being
Five stars out of five. ~ Nathalie B.*
Working with Jill in her Lotus Opens program was a very healing journey. Her entire process to working with me was outstanding. She was very empathetic and understood my path to achieving healing from childhood trauma, PTSD and anxiety. I fully recommend anyone that wants to heal from past wounds to consult with her and begin your healing journey. ~ Andrew B.
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