Teachings, ideas, and insights about [[Spirituality]], [[Nonduality]], and [[Awakening]] can be used by [[Parts]] to bypass [[Trauma]]. [[Protectors]] usually do this to prevent your system from becoming overwhelmed by the [[Burdens]] that [[Exiles]] are holding onto as a result of their trauma. There are some clever ways in which protectors can bypass trauma. One way is to believe you're already awake and free and there's no part and no trauma to heal: [["There's nothing to do" is ultimately true, but it's a relatively untrue and unhelpful teaching]] and [[Spiritual or nondual truths are not beliefs to defend]]. Another way is to use spiritual experiences, teachings, and settings to seek pleasure and avoid pain: [[Spiritual practices can be used as a refined means of seeking pleasure and avoiding pain]].