THE PEACEKEEPER
THE PEACEKEEPER
Peacekeepers excel in emotional openness, forgiveness, and big-picture thinking but
may struggle with emotional closure, self-sacrifice and emotional overwhelm.
Peacekeepers tend towards an avoidant attachment style, with a “deactivated”
stress response, meaning they’re more likely to completely shut down and close off when triggered.
To grow, Peacekeepers can focus on learning how to safely activate their
nervous systems, establish boundaries, and express their needs.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEACTIVATED
ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
AVOIDANT
ATTENTIONAL SYSTEM
AVERSION
STRENGTHS
Emotional Openness
They read emotions and feel what others are feeling. This attunement draws others to them.
Forgiveness:
Their forgiving nature makes them inclined to let go of grudges and focus on moving forward.
Compartmentalization and Endurance:
The ability to compartmentalize enables them to endure and overcome adversity with resilience. They can endure significant challenges while keeping other aspects of their life intact.
Big-Picture Thinking:
They have the capacity to see the bigger picture. They zoom out and grasp the broader context of situations, which aids in decision-making and problem-solving.
TRIGGER CHALLENGES
Emotional Closure and Dissociation:
Their avoidant tendencies mean Peacekeepers often close off when triggered, creating psychological distance to shield themselves. Dissociation becomes a way to manage overwhelming feelings, and they may retreat into their inner world until the emotional turbulence subsides.
Self-Sacrifice for Conflict Avoidance:
Peacekeepers are inclined to prioritize harmony, sometimes at the expense of their own needs. They may go to great lengths to bypass their own desires to prevent or minimize conflicts in their relationships, even if it means sacrificing their well-being.
Emotional Overwhelm Leading to Inaction:
When triggered they can end up in a deactivated state of emotional overwhelm. In such cases, they may find it challenging to take decisive action and become temporarily paralyzed by their emotional reactions.
Internalization of Aversion:
Rather than expressing their aversion or anger outwardly, Peacekeepers tend to internalize these feelings. They direct their anger inwardly, creating excuses for other people and blaming themselves.
The PEACEKEEPER GROWTH GOAL:
Train how to create safety in the body during conflict, to express their needs,
and draw boundaries that support genuine relationship health.
PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH
Safe Nervous System Activation: 
Peacekeepers can benefit immensely from learning how to safely activate their nervous system in positive situations. Physical movement, breathwork, meditations – anything that allows them to rewire that it’s safe to be in their bodies.
Create Saftey in Conflict:
Building a sense of safety within their own bodies during conflict is crucial. By developing self-assurance and internal emotional stability, they can engage in challenging conversations without becoming overwhelmed.
Establishing Boundaries:
Learning to set boundaries is a fundamental aspect of growth. Peacekeepers can learn to define their personal limits and communicate them effectively, preserving their well-being and integrity.
Expressing Needs and Assertiveness: 
The more Peacekeepers learn to stand up for themselves assertively but respectfully, the easier they’ll be able to navigate triggers.
Techniques to Explore:
Martial Arts Training:
Martial arts can provide positive physical activation, build safety in the body, improve stress responses, and cultivate assertiveness.
Anger Release Techniques:
Learning how to release anger safely, even when it has been repressed or directed inward, can be transformative. This enables the healthy expression of emotions.
Inner Child Work with Loving Parent Focus:
Inner child work, with an emphasis on nurturing and healing the inner child through a loving parental perspective, can be instrumental in addressing past wounds and fostering emotional growth.
NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE PEACEKEEPER:
The HERO
The Peacekeeper’s natural evolution, the Hero, has the innate emotional awareness and kindness of the Peacekeeper, integrated with positive power and strength.
To become the Hero, the Peacekeeper needs to activate their fearlessness, courage, and empowerment.
FREE MEDITATIONS FOR PEACEKEEPERS
TOTAL MORNING ACTIVATION
A daily morning practice designed to bolster Peacekeepers’
resolve, optimism, and courage. An excellent way to set state for the day.
Trigger to Tranquil: Deactivated
Recover quickly from any shut down state. When triggered, use this
nervous system training to re-regulate your system back to a connected, centered state.
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