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Alexithymia & Interoception Livestream and Q&A

Check out this recording from our livestream on 9/20/2022. We chatted all about alexithymia and interoception, and had a great question and answer session! I am so glad we get to talk about this important topic as a group. Alexithymia is a term that’s used to describe when someone has difficulty identifying their feelings–or more specifically identifying and describing their emotions. Researchers have found that one in 10 people can experience this alexithymia and these rates are even higher in people that are neurodivergent, have experienced trauma and/or have a mental health diagnosis. Alexithymia does not mean that a person lacks emotions, it just alludes to the fact that they have a hard time figuring out exactly what emotion they’re experiencing and sometimes even putting words to that experience. When someone frequently experiences this difficulty identifying how they feel, they might experience something called Alexithymia. Because there’s a connection between interoception and Alexithymia, evidence-based interoception resources can help. Learn more by visiting www.kelly-mahler.com/what-is-interoception/interoception-and-alexithymia/ So what is Alexithymia? Alexithymia is a Greek term that translates to “no words for emotions.” Researchers commonly define it as an experience in which a person has difficulty identifying and describing their emotions. Essentially, someone who experiences Alexithymia has a hard time understanding their feels. While about 10% of people experience Alexithymia, the rate increases for people who are neurodivergent, experienced trauma, and/or have a mental health diagnosis. To me, Alexithymia is only a surface term. I’m more concerned about what is causing it. What is the deeper reason why someone struggles to identify their emotions? Why can it be hard to distinguish between feeling happy, sad, or frustrated? Why can it hard to express emotions to others? As an occupational therapist, finding the root cause of Alexithymia is important because it allows professionals and caregivers to find more effective supports. Use Our Evidence-Based Interoception Resources to Improve Alexithymia Nurturing a connection to our interoceptive sense is not easy. But with the right evidence-based supports, you can practice noticing bodily sensations and learning what they mean uniquely to you. Our interoception resources help those with Alexithymia be able to better understand and describe how they’re feeling, such as: One of our most popular resources, The Interoception Curriculum: www.kelly-mahler.com/product/the-interoception-curriculum-bundle, provides a systematic framework for discussing interoception and Alexithymia. The Body Check Ring: www.kelly-mahler.com/product/body-check-ring/, a tool that includes printable cards, an activity booklet, and an online mini-course, is a great resource and handy interoception communication tool. You may also want to try out Interoception Exercise Cards: www.kelly-mahler.com/product/interoception-exercise-cards/ or our Interoception Yoga Cards: www.kelly-mahler.com/product/interoception-yoga-cards/. These cards will help you turn exercise into a powerful interoception awareness builder. For more on alexithymia and interoception, check out my blog here: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/resource... For more info, visit: www.kelly-mahler.com #interoception #alexithymia #emotionalregulation