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Worthy Roots is just getting started, and we’re actively building out this resource hub; but there’s already free content here to support your healing journey. Download what resonates, take what you need, and come back whenever you're ready for more.If you’re new to this work, start by exploring the common healing terms below. Language shapes understanding and understanding is a powerful first step!

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Healing Terms Glossary: Worthy Roots Style

1. Trauma
What it means: A deep emotional wound caused by something overwhelming, scary, or harmful.
Example: Surviving abuse, neglect, or a major loss can be traumatic—even if it happened years ago, it might still affect how you feel or act today.2. Activation (Trigger)
What it means: Something that reminds your body or mind of past trauma—even if you're not in danger right now.
Example: A loud voice might remind someone of past yelling and make them panic, even if no one's mad at them now.3. Nervous System Regulation
What it means: Calming your body when you're stressed or overwhelmed.
Example: Taking deep breaths, stretching, or hugging a pillow when you feel anxious.4. Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, Fine, Faint
What it means: Automatic ways our body reacts to stress or danger.
Fight: You get angry or confrontational.
Flight: You want to run or escape.
Freeze: You feel stuck or numb.
Fawn: You people-please to stay safe.
Fine: You pretend you're okay when you’re not.
Faint: You feel lightheaded or dissociate.
Example: Saying yes to something you don’t want to do just to avoid conflict = fawning.5. Dissociation
What it means: Mentally checking out or feeling disconnected from your body or emotions.
Example: You’re in a conversation, but your brain feels like it’s not even in the room.6. Boundaries
What it means: Guidelines you set to protect your energy, time, and well-being.
Example: “I’m not available to talk after 8 PM” is a boundary to protect your rest.7. Inner Child
What it means: The younger version of you that still holds memories, needs, and feelings from childhood.
Example: When you feel abandoned after being ignored, that might be your inner child needing attention.8. Self-Regulation
What it means: Managing your own emotions without shutting down or exploding.
Example: Taking a few minutes to calm down before responding to a stressful text.9. Coping Mechanism
What it means: What you do to deal with stress or pain—healthy or not.
Example: Journaling = healthy coping. Overeating or isolating = survival-based coping.10. Validation
What it means: Letting someone (or yourself) know their feelings make sense.
Example: “It’s okay to feel overwhelmed right now. What you’re feeling is real.”11. Reparenting
What it means: Giving yourself the care and support you didn’t get as a kid.
Example: Talking kindly to yourself when you mess up instead of being harsh.12. Hypervigilance
What it means: Being constantly on edge or scanning for danger—even when you’re safe.
Example: Always feeling like something bad is about to happen, even during calm moments.13. Self-Compassion
What it means: Treating yourself with the same kindness you’d give a friend.
Example: Saying, “I’m doing the best I can,” instead of beating yourself up.14. Generational Trauma
What it means: Trauma that gets passed down through families or communities.
Example: If your grandparents lived through war or racism, it might impact how you feel or behave now—even if you didn’t experience it directly.15. Embodiment
What it means: Being present in your body and aware of your physical sensations.
Example: Noticing your heartbeat or breath when you’re anxious instead of ignoring your body.

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