Presence After Trauma: Introduction
Becoming present is an ongoing exploration of willingness to accept what is, and willingness to allow it to change.
Appears in the book Presence After Trauma
Becoming present is an ongoing exploration of willingness to accept what is, and willingness to allow it to change.
When the nervous system is chronically irritated, it transmits sensations more strongly and is more likely to interpret strong sensations as pain.
Imagine a kind friend saying, "I believe you. It’s not you. You’re doing all the right things."
I stand with fellow victims and survivors and tell you that you do not need fixing.
Trauma heals at the borders between comfortable and uncomfortable.
We all deserve to have our distress heard and heeded.
A large majority of people have had Adverse Childhood Experiences, which directly affect our health.
We all deserve protection for our needy, vulnerable places as well as recognition of our strengths.
Kabbalah helps us weave the bits of ourselves back together.