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The Importance of Mind-Body Work for Treating Grief
Because grief is, by nature, a very difficult and powerful emotion, many people have a hard time facing it directly. In some cases, it may seem easier to bottle up our grief rather than let it all out. It may seem more responsible – especially if we're taking care of others – to put our grief on the back burner so we ...
The Care Giving Personality
CHAPTER 1: The Caregiving Personality “Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse have developed heightened capacities to be attentive to the needs of others, to be excellent caretakers, and simultaneously to know and not know. It is not surprising that children who have organized their lives around such functions might become psychotherapists, a role in which they can continue patterns begun in their families of origin, and which allow a therapist to receive recognition that may have been missing.” (p.175) - Pearlman and Saakvitne: “Trauma and the Therapist” Introduction
How to Reclaim Your Life
One of the most direct ways to transform your life is to let go of the past. Many people try to let go of painful memories or forget the past. Another option is to let go of emotional wounds from the past.
5 Reasons to Release Emotional Wounds from the Past
People are looking for ways to improve their lives and create more success. Many methods focus on changing thoughts and behaviors. Releasing emotional wounds from the past is another option. Could this option be right for you? What causes emotional wounds?r
How Traumatic Emotions from Your Past Can Affect Your Health
We all know that traumatic events from our past can continue to haunt us and make us miserable long after the event is over. Did you know that painful emotions can affect your physical health as well? How do we experience emotions? Our language tells us a lot about how we experience emotions. We might say, “my heart was broken” or “I’m carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders” or “she stabbed me in the back”. For positive emotions we might say, “there is a song in my heart” or “that warmed my heart” or “I’m bubbling over with laughter.” These are not just poetic descriptions.
3 Steps to Releasing a Painful Past
Is your past still affecting you? Are painful emotions from childhood holding you back? How do you know if your past is still affecting you? Some people are very aware of how their past affects their present. For example, being a child of divorce can create insecurity and worry in present day relationships. Growing up with an alcoholic parent can leave a variety of emotional scars. If you are not sure, here are some signs your past is still affecting you: 1. You have stronger reactions to problems than other people.r