Painful memories and the traumatic energy they contain, can be changed, affording us more peace and wholeness. For me, understanding just how malleable the experience of memories is gives me more confidence when working on my own painful past, as well as when working with others.
It’s likely that Self-Regulating practices like Somatic Focusing, or the tapping we do in the Energy Psychology techniques, as well as other effective mindfulness and psyhotherapeutic approaches, have a direct impact on the gene expression and protein synthesis that’s responsible for altering memories at the synaptic level in the brain.
In the Psychobiology of Gene Expression, Ernest Rossi commented on studies demonstrating that fearful memories could be triggered, processed, and diminished in rats. He summarized: “This means that the gene expression and protein synthesis cycle is reactivated when important memories are recalled and replayed”.
A biological explanation for our healing potential helps my left analytical brain ease its hold on my experience enough, to allow more intuitive, heart centered, and right brain integrative processes to unfold.
When we believe that something really is possible and commit our energies, it opens a door to new possibilities. The mythologist Joseph Campbell reminded us that once the hero commits to the inner journey support will appear.
There are a number of very viable approaches, some mentioned above, for healing our old wounds and freeing our hearts. You can trust your own guidance to decide what is best for you.
Dr. Templin offers online courses and consultations, and sees patients personally in his office in Lakeland, Florida. You can learn more about his course Bio-Energetic Focusing: A Revolutionary Medical Model for Self-Healing! here.
Steven Templin, D.O.M., Dipl. Ac., is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, specializing in MindBody Medicine. He is a certified META-Medicine Health Coach and nationally certified acupuncturist. He shares the underlying science and more importantly, the practical tools for resolving the unconscious energetic and emotional roots of illness. In his online course Bio-Energetic Focusing: A Revolutionary Medical Model for Self-Healing! he provides training in Self-Regulation skills, that include Bio-Energetic Focusing, HeartMath and Energy Psychology techniques, Energy Medicine modalities, and Gastrointestinal repair for enhanced immunity, mood, and mental clarity. Dr. Templin is in private practice in Lakeland, Florida, at the Natural Medicine Center of Lakeland.
Steve is a retired Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, and HeartMath Trauma-Sensitive Certified Practitioner with over 35 years of clinical experience in Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, and Biofeedback.