8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery by Babette Rothschild

Author:Babette Rothschild
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2010-04-13T16:00:00+00:00

Not being able to foresee, prevent, or stop the trauma from happening

Running away instead of fighting back

Going “dead,” not being able to flee or fight

This chapter will help you to identify what was and what was not your responsibility and in your control. The next chapter, Key 5B, will help you to understand, accept, and resolve any shame that has resulted from trauma, which often goes hand in hand with self-forgiveness. Which one you tackle first will be up to your unique circumstances. It may be necessary to forgive yourself before you can resolve your shame. Alternatively, it could be your shame that needs to be addressed prior to self-forgiveness. You might use your mindful gauge to decide which to prioritize.

Please note: It will likely be the fewest readers of this book who have actually caused trauma, either by direct intent (e.g., perpetrating on another) or through disregard for the safety of others (e.g., causing injury to others while behaving recklessly or under the influence of drugs or alcohol). If you fall into this category, facing up to regret and reparation will be necessary prerequisites to self-forgiveness.

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