Tag: feldenkrais
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“Others have experienced much worse.”
“But other people have experienced so much worse.” It seems true when we say it even though really it’s “comparing apples to oranges.” If you find yourself wondering if your trauma “counts” as much as other people’s, you’re not alone. As we hear about the experiences others have endured, we can give ourselves a…
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What Does Trauma Healing Look Like?
“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” Peter Levine, Waking the Tiger Many clients tell me that to be healed, the whole thing would just go away. Trauma is a…
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You Can Be a Sponge, But Be Less Absorbent
(Why Does Everything Affect Me So Deeply And What Can I Do?) A few years back a mom in class shared her personal practice which helped her handle her baby’s crying. She had felt as if her baby’s cries were going straight to her heart where they weighed heavily on her. So she came up with…
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Anatomy of a Panic Attack
It’s hard when the people close to you don’t understand what you’re going through with anxiety and panic attacks. The NY Times put out a great article this month on “The Anatomy of a Panic Attack,” which may give you a little more insight into either your own experience or that of someone close to…