Tanner Murtagh MSW, RSW

Growing up, many of us did not receive soothing messages, compassion, or touch from our parents. As a result we did not learn how to regulate.

Now as adults when we feel dysregulation, anger, sadness, fear, or guilt we respond
to ourselves with a critical and harsh lens.

A vital aspect of healing chronic pain or illness is learning how to access self-soothing.

This could include…

✨ Messages of care and support you needed to hear as a child

✨ Soothing touch: self-hug, rubbing your chest, or rubbing the back and sides of your neck

✨ Leaning into soothing sensations: drinking warm tea, having a hot bath, or taking in a nostalgic scent

✨ Practice a behaviour with the purpose of self-soothing: engaging in a hobby, doing Qigong or Yoga, or going for a slow walk

Spend the day soothing your nervous system. 💚

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@eloisemarie5219

Always great, always timely. Thanks

1 month ago | 2  

@dani88light

Love this 💗! So appreciate your gentle, Self caring and compassionate approach to healing. This is the Way. ✨🙏

1 month ago | 2  

@JuliaHan-c4y

This was so helpful, thanks a lot for sharing this ❤️ 💗

1 month ago | 2  

@7569mia

Very timely and just what I needed!

1 month ago | 1  

@16Elless

That describes my childhood perfectly! In my mid 60’s now & still very self critical but trying to regulate as I deal with chronic pain & symptoms. Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow, thanks🙂

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@jouilia536

Really, the best and most useful content is your channel!!

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