Reclaiming Power: How Trauma Steals Agency and How to Take It Back
When people discuss trauma, they usually center on the incident itself—what happened, how severe it was, how much damage it produced. But the sense of powerlessness accompanying trauma is what defines it, more than the actual occurrence. When we confront something overwhelming—something we cannot escape, fight off, or control—trauma results. The unifying denominator in all […]
Integrating Daoist Wisdom into a Western Healing Framework: An Overview
Does the sheer variety of healing techniques available sometimes overwhelm you? You’re not alone in feeling this way. Anyone trying to heal from childhood complex trauma can find themselves seemingly standing at a crossroads. While holistic approaches such as the Daoist healing arts stress balance, energy flow, and harmony, Western medicine offers therapy, drugs, and […]