Category Archives: Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jenny

(Written in January 2012) Went down to see Caryn yesterday.  Started sitting on a cushion against the south wall between the glass doors to the deck.  Told her I’d lost myself.  “How does that feel in your body?”  It’s all … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jenny

(Written in September 2009) Walked in to Caryn’s feeling pretty good.  I told her about being able to use the idea of finding the relatively more comfortable place, and how I’ve been talking to the baby, feeling the uncomfortable feelings … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jenny

(Written in September 2009) Session with Caryn.  Went to my corner and cried.  Wanted to bang my head, but then pounded with my fists which became a punch — an angry punch outward.  I told her about being OK with … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jenny

(Written in September 2009) Session with Caryn. No coherent narrative, I just remember disconnected fragments.  Telling her about Elizabeth saying when she first met me she thought I was generous and kind. And then shivering and trying to hide.  When … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jenny

(Written in September 2009) Session with Caryn.  My corner was dismantled so I demanded it be set up and squinched right into it and started to cry while she was still bringing pillows.  She sat next to me and put … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jenny

(Written in July 2010) Went down to see Caryn.  The drive down was beautiful, blue sky, white clouds, wind & trees.  It was good to see her tho she looked a little harassed and hot, she’d been seeing people all … Continue reading →

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Champion the Underdog

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jenny

I’ve been wondering why posts on activism, and work like Elisabet Sahtouris’ is important to someone suffering from PTSD.  Kathy Weingarten wrote that children raised in a “good enough” environment grow up with three assumptions:  the Universe is Benevolent, Life … Continue reading →

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Invalidation can be Devastating

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jenny

(Written in January 2010) I’ve decided to post this entire story, hoping it will help people understand how to really be helpful to a challenged friend.  It illustrates the danger of well-meaning people who have their own agenda, and aren’t … Continue reading →

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Using Depression in Service to Spiritual Practice

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jenny

I wrote in the post on Depression and the Dark Night that I had used my depression in the service of my spiritual practice.  I want to think what I meant by that.  At least in the beginning, Depression was … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on December 13, 2011 by jenny

(Written in February 2011) Went in to Caryn’s studio & demanded my corner so we set it up.  Told her about wanting to learn all about Elisabeth and considering that a sign of health.  Also about weathering two disappointments — … Continue reading →

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