Practices
Every practice in the library, in one list. Narrow it by how long you have, who it is written for, and where you are right now.
Narrowed down
2 practicesHow long you have · A minute
Who it is written for
Where you are right now
On your own, or with someone
Approach · Trauma informed
When · Any ordinary day
You get to choose when to face it. Deciding not now, to stay safe today, is a valid choice, not failure.
Timing is yours. Pausing the hard work to protect yourself is part of the work, not a retreat from it.
With someone carrying old shame, ask about the closeness itself. Is it alright that I am sitting here with you? Would a bit more space help? Then adjust, and let them see you adjust.
Small changes work best. Shifting your chair back slightly, looking away for a moment, softening your voice, then checking what that was like for…
Looking for a whole subject rather than a single practice? Start from the nine areas.