by Matt Burton | Jun 25, 2020 | Trauma Reminders
What do you think of when you imagine talking through your trauma? Probably a sparse therapist office, with maybe a shelf of books and a couch. Everything is still as you discuss what happened. Right? You might feel like squirming or fidgeting just thinking about...
by Matt Burton | Jun 23, 2020 | Insights for Loved Ones
So, you’re the loved one of a man who’s experienced trauma. You’re probably here because you want to help him. But what should you do if you, yourself, have previously experienced trauma at the hands of a man? What if your loved one’s expression of his trauma makes...
by Matt Burton | Jun 21, 2020 | Medical Trauma
Your knees are shaking. You cover your eyes and are breathing fast. It’s clear that you feel afraid. When we think of fear, our first reaction is probably a negative one. After all, who wants to be afraid? Why would we want to feel weak and helpless, or endangered?...
by Matt Burton | Jun 21, 2020 | Holding Court
Do you ever get so angry, you feel out of control? Anger is one of those emotions that comes on fast and stays for a long time. It’s easier to feel than, say, sadness or fear, because it’s so strong and immediate. It’s okay to feel this anger, but sometimes you...
by Matt Burton | Jun 19, 2020 | Trauma Tools
Language has a simple way to show that an action is in progress: we add the suffix “-ing.” Those three letters take all the weight off of requiring completion. Even the most accomplished guy you know is a work in progress. It may seem there’s a finish line out there,...
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