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Comment on “Angie” Case Study: SE and Dream Analysis by Inge Sengelmann

Inge Sengelmann — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:56:43 +0000

This is such a lovely and vivid description of an SE session where dissociated aspects of the self that manifest in dreams become integrated. Thank you Abi for your lovely writing and your immense wisdom.

Comment on Jungian Dream Analysis Blended with SE by Vernon Woodworth

Vernon Woodworth — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:45:45 +0000

Dreams are powerful, but active imagination can cause days regulation in highly traumatized individuals. Proceed with caution!

Comment on Slow it Down or Risk a Relapse by Rainie

Rainie — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 02:02:33 +0000

PRIVATE ~
Hi Annaliese ~
Just got done reading you 3 part series on you medical challenge..
I so much appreciate that you do not just ‘dis’ western medicine but still use what helps you..
It is nice to hear the balance you try to keep with S.E. ~
And not make western medicine the ‘enemy’ but you acknowledge that all medical modalities can work together as each person needs.
Thanks for sharing this with others..
And first of all a big THANK YOU for sharing the cd’s with me,,
They comfort & strengthen, & are doing a healing at a leavel that I am not totally aware of,,,
And my soul is comforted by the words & statements just as strongly as the power of the Holy Spirit strengthens my spirit & soul thru the word of God,,the bible..
I feel S. E. Factoring in our humanity….and it is done in a very practical way …
I can not wholly grasp totally the gift of S.E. To mankind,,
Any more than I can full grasp the God I know …for His ways are not our ways…
Yet my God is all about what is best for each person in the whole wide world…
Even tho it is hard for me at times..to believe God is there for me.
Rainie

Comment on Transformed by SE, Maria Now Helps Others by Efu Nyaki

Efu Nyaki — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:47:18 +0000

Dear Tom, I appreciate your comment on the article: Transformed by SE, Maria now helps Others. Its a great thing to share our remarkable healing possibilites SE approach. Thank you! I hope you are enjoying your holidays!

Comment on Slow it Down or Risk a Relapse by Vee

Vee — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:14:22 +0000

I started a highly stressful job. Over the past year i have had a series of troubling diagnoses. I recognize the mind-body connect. I have started working with a SEP.she is good, but what more shall I do? Are there communities helping each other with this? I don’t want to change professions, but eager to reduce fear, anxiety which elludes me still.

Comment on Transformed by SE, Maria Now Helps Others by Tom Mallouk

Tom Mallouk — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:09:59 +0000

This is a very inspiring story. I know for some people it might not seem credible but having been healed from relentless migraines through Somatic therapy, I can attest to the remarkable healing possibilities of this approach.

Comment on For the Overwhelmed, Physical Sensations Can Soothe by Laura J. Nigro, M.S.

Laura J. Nigro, M.S. — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:33:48 +0000

Re: “Shaking Stress Off”: When a friend just shared this hilarious Facebook post with me ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWmLupubWSQ ), I instantly thought of Peter Levine’s observation on a recent NICABM webinar, about how animals discharge shock energy (and we, often, don’t). When I mute volume (to cut out the squeals of laughter), I find the clip even more revelatory—esp. the second “aftershock” at 0:40.

Comment on Doctor Addresses Prevalence of Medical Trauma by cathy

cathy — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 05:11:18 +0000

i soo wish more drs had your sensitivity! this is such a great article! I’ve been hugely traumatized by the medical system . . them using anethesia even though i emphasized i didn’t want it . . .etc. When Drs. violate patient consent in order to do fast food procedures it is extraordinarily damaging to patients. More Drs. are using Versed for their patients who have EGDs to make them “forget” the procedure & to make them very compliant & less bothersome. GIs use it as standard procedure now for a lot of patients & it is very traumatizing for a lot of folks out there . .i have read about lots of others who consent is violated adults as well as children. This needs to stop. THANK YOU! you sound like a wonderful Dr. & a wonderful human! <3

Comment on Blue Sky, Red Earth: Part 5 of 5 by Jonathan Nattel

Jonathan Nattel — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 09:39:47 +0000

Thank you Ruth!
Yes, I agree with you. While the situation in Rwanda is a particularly forceful example of collective trauma, it points to something that is present around the globe these days.
I agree that the lessons that this part of the world has to teach offers the hope of a wider transformation.
Best wishes,
Jon

Comment on Blue Sky, Red Earth: Part 5 of 5 by Ruth Cumberland

Ruth Cumberland — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:30:15 +0000

I am with you on this and I can feel your passion!! I love these articles and I can see how important this is to reach people across the globe who are suffering from various forms of trauma. Even our adolescents in the West and countless more people going through significant growth periods can be hindered in recovery without feeling supported; we lose so many beautiful people as they slip through the cracks.
The principles of everything you have written truly are globally relevant to heal the wound of separation that you have alluded to throughout this.
Thank you for the amazing work you are doing and what you have shared, it’s very inspiring!