![]() ![]() So many things can hold you back from grieving. ![]() Notice your triggers and allow you to respond thoughtfully.Īvoid automatic emotional reactions that seem larger than the situation.Ĭreate room for new depth and intimacy in relationships. ![]() Rediscover your intuition and deeper levels of intelligence that already exist within you.Īccurately direct sadness, anger, and blame that you might be unconsciously projecting onto others when triggered. We’re here to talk about the complexities of grieving because this is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal to heal childhood wounds and other trauma across the lifespan. They worry about regressing or “getting worse.” Grief then becomes this dangerous thing to be locked away-at great cost to the Self. Moreover, people worry about being overcome or undone by their grief, should they let it out. Understandably, people want to know why it matters if they grieve their painful past (or present). In trauma work, I hear this question all the time. You’ll learn some common reasons for avoiding and embracing grief, and also three resources to support your healing from trauma-induced grief right now. Here, we explore some of the joys and challenges of grieving, especially as it relates to childhood wounds and complex trauma. “As we grieve, we free ourselves from the idolatry of deifying time efficiency.” ~ Pete Walker ![]()
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