In terms of receiving tears, I think the key is just to hold space. As the recipient, to get quiet within your own being and not rush to fill the space or to encourage the other person to 'feel better'. Not even necessarily to o…
In terms of receiving tears, I think the key is just to hold space. As the recipient, to get quiet within your own being and not rush to fill the space or to encourage the other person to 'feel better'. Not even necessarily to offer coping strategies (or at least not too quickly and not before checking they are wanted). Just simply to slow down, breathe, acknowledge, and allow what is unfolding and releasing. To be with the other person, companioning them on their journey and trusting in their own innate wisdom.
Thank you Vicki! I can't believe I missed this article! Thanks for your Substack timing, EMDR is something I've researched and I'll share more about in my article Sunday 8th. So I'll share article as reference.
Oh great, thanks Victoria. EMDR has completely transformed my therapy practice, the deep shifts on the cognitive, emotional and somatic levels people experience are profound to witness.
Thanks Victoria. I think this post from my archives speaks to this subject in many ways
https://drvickiconnop.substack.com/p/the-antidote-to-depression-may-not
In terms of receiving tears, I think the key is just to hold space. As the recipient, to get quiet within your own being and not rush to fill the space or to encourage the other person to 'feel better'. Not even necessarily to offer coping strategies (or at least not too quickly and not before checking they are wanted). Just simply to slow down, breathe, acknowledge, and allow what is unfolding and releasing. To be with the other person, companioning them on their journey and trusting in their own innate wisdom.
Thank you Vicki! I can't believe I missed this article! Thanks for your Substack timing, EMDR is something I've researched and I'll share more about in my article Sunday 8th. So I'll share article as reference.
a VERY timely share ;-)
Oh great, thanks Victoria. EMDR has completely transformed my therapy practice, the deep shifts on the cognitive, emotional and somatic levels people experience are profound to witness.