Tag: Somatic Experiencing
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Steps to Reduce Traumatic Impact of Surgery
There are a number of things that can be done pre-surgery that will assure that you have the best possible chance of getting through the surgery with no (or as little as possible) lasting difficulty. Even successful surgery can be a challenging experience and you deserve to take care of yourself in the best way…
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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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“Yes And-ing” Obsessive Thoughts
If you ever were to observe me working with a baby, you’d hear and see at least one hundred variations on a certain theme. With my hands and my words, I will communicate to each baby ideas like, “Good idea toes, let’s curl! I can even help you with that!” And then after a while,…
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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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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…