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The redirection of orientation and attention can be as simple as asking clients to become aware of a "good" or "safe" feeling in the body instead of focusing on their physical pain or elevated heart rate. Or the therapist can ask clients to experiment with focusing attention away from the traumatic activation in their body and toward thoughts or images related to their positive experiences and competencies, such as success in their job. This shift is often difficult for clients who have habituat
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― Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy
― Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy
