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In this third episode of our five-part series on trauma, Jaime—EMDR and CBT therapist, clinical supervisor, and director of The Online Therapy Clinic—delves into how trauma impacts our nervous system and baseline state of alertness. This episode explores the difference between normal vigilance and trauma-induced hypervigilance, breaking down how the mind and body adapt to prolonged stress and elevated cortisol levels. Jaime breaks down the Window of Tolerance, detailing the mechanisms behind: Hyperarousal: The "stuck on" fight-or-flight state marked by panic, racing thoughts, and high anxiety.

In this second episode of our five-part series on trauma, host Jaime—EMDR and CBT therapist, clinical supervisor, and owner of The Online Therapy Clinic—explores how anxiety and avoidance manifest after frightening or overwhelming experiences. This episode breaks down the physiological side of anxiety, explaining the fight, flight, or freeze response, how adrenaline impacts the body, and why your mind can get stuck in survival mode. You will also learn about the cycle of avoidance, how it temporarily provides relief while shrinking your life, and practical ways to soothe your nervous system—including the ABC technique, personal mantras, and a guided "Leaves on a Stream" imagery practice.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 1: Understanding Trauma. Inthis Episode, I will explore what trauma is, the symptoms that can follow a traumatic experience, and practical ways to begin developing coping skills.

Stuck in loops of overthinking, worrying about the future, or feeling like you're not good enough? In this video, Jaime (Founder of The Online Therapy Clinic) explores how "tinted glasses" warp your reality and feed negative thought cycles.Learn how Cognitive Defusion helps you create distance from your inner critic, change your internal language, and build self-compassion. 🧠 What You'll Learn:The Tinted Lens: How past experiences or trauma color how you view yourself and the world.The Radio Broadcaster Method: Treat your inner critic like background noise from a "Doom & Gloom" station.Linguistic Shifts: How changing your language creates an instant buffer between you and your brain's input.📢 Please subscribe, leave a comment, share it!🔗 You can also find us on:📸 Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/the.online.therapy.clinic/⁠🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Xz3zGVxfDLgidN8Vboko0📺 YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@The.Online.Therapy.Clinic⁠🌴 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/theonlinetherapyclinic🗓️ You can book #Therapy today!!👉 ⁠https://theonlinetherapyclinic.com/online-therapy-bookings-cbt-emdr/⁠The Online Therapy Clinic#overthinking #cognitivedefusion #mentalhealth #anxietyrelief #CBT #EMDR #ACTtherapy #mindfulness #selfcompassion #onlinetherapy🚨 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER & CRISIS HELP (UK) 🚨The information in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Always seek the advice of your GP, a licensed therapist, or another qualified healthcare provider.Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard in this video.If you or someone you know in the UK is going through a mental health crisis, please reach out for help immediately. You are not alone.❤️ 🆘 IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY🆘• Call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) if you are at immediate risk of harm. 📞 NHS URGENT ADVICE 📞• Call 111 (Available 24/7 for urgent NHS mental health support)• Call 111 (Select Option 2) if you are in Wales💬 FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINES (24/7) 💬• Call 116 123 to speak with the Samaritans (Or email [email protected])• Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, 24/7 crisis text support.

In this episode, CBT and EMDR therapist Jaime explores eight practical skills to help you stop overthinking in real time. If your mind jumps to worst‑case scenarios, replays conversations, or spirals into worry and rumination, this conversation offers clear, compassionate guidance you can use immediately. You’ll learn how to name and tame intrusive thoughts, schedule worry so it stops hijacking your day, use mindfulness imagery to “change the channel,” and bring your attention back to the present moment. Jaime also explains how to shift from unhelpful “why” questions to value‑based action, how to use healthy distraction without avoidance, and when professional support can make a meaningful difference. This episode is designed to help you break mental loops, soothe your nervous system, and reconnect with what truly matters.