Autoimmune conditions and their symptoms are often exacerbated by trauma and stress. While we are often taught to internalize our emotions and stress, this can lead to self-criticism that only fuels the fire.In this compassionate and insightful session, Oral Medicine Clinician and Trauma-Informed Coach Dr. Jillian Rigert explores the critical link between stress, trauma, and immune system dysregulation. She explains the difference between stress and trauma, reveals how perfectionism and self-criticism can harm our health, and offers a powerful path forward through self-compassion.Watch now to learn how to shift your relationship with your mind, body, and self by cultivating a healing, trauma-informed, and compassionate internal environment.SESSION IN A GLANCE02:03 The Difference Between Stress, Toxic Stress, and Trauma06:41 Shifting to a Healing Mindset08:45 The Role of Perfectionism in Chronic Illness13:36 Reclaiming Your Narrative with Self-Compassion16:25 Tender vs. Fierce Self-Compassion18:37 Boundaries as an Act of Love21:35 The Importance of Your Environment and Community23:02 Your Next Small Step to Sustainable ChangeABOUT JILLIAN RIGERT, DMD, MD, ACC, TIPCDr. Jillian Rigert is an Oral Medicine Clinician-Researcher, an Air Force Veteran, and a Martha Beck-certified, Trauma-informed Professional Coach. As a clinician, she has expertise in supporting patients with the oral manifestations of systemic conditions. Her primary professional focus is examining how trauma impacts the mind, body, and relationships, and the powerful role of compassion in promoting healing. She is currently a Marriage and Family Therapy grad student with a focus in trauma.CONNECT WITH JILLIAN RIGERTWebsite → https://www.jillianrigertcoaching.com/YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@DrJillianRigertLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-rigert/Presentation Slides → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hjCD7SgHWLglkQQHXQx3_RIPrjnod46Z/view?usp=drive_linkABOUT THE VIRTUAL SJOGREN'S SUMMITThe Virtual Sjögren's Summit is an annual patient-led online event dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering a supportive global community for everyone touched by Sjögren's. Our mission is to build networks of support, knowledge, and hope.