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the practice of nonjudgmental, agendaless presence [is] the foundation for safety and co-regulation.
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― The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships
― The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships
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In short, trauma is about loss of connection to ourselves, to our bodies, to our families, to others, and to the world around us. This loss of connection is often hard to recognize, because it doesn't happen all at once. It can happen slowly, over time, and we adapt to these subtle changes sometimes without even noticing them. These are the hidden effects of trauma, the ones most of us keep to ourselves. We may simply sense that we do not feel quite right, without ever becoming fully aware of wh
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