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The psychological risk of recommitting to the therapeutic journey must not be underestimated. “Though the terrors will recede before a genuine psychological readiness, the over-bold adventurer beyond his depth may be shamelessly undone” (Campbell, 1972. p.84).
The Journey may be disquieting and even intense at a multisensory level. In the best of cases, though, “it is the price of admission to an authentically renewed life” (Entering the Dark Forest of the Psyche, 2019).
The psychological risk of recommitting to the therapeutic journey must not be underestimated. “Though the terrors will recede before a genuine psychological readiness, the over-bold adventurer beyond his depth may be shamelessly undone” (Campbell, 1972. p.84).
Explore previous experiences of safety and competency and to activate memories of what it feels like to experience pleasure, enjoyment, focus, power, and effectiveness before activating trauma-related sensations and emotions” (van der Kolk, 2006, pg. 4).
Self-management skill such as mindfulness, breathwork and recalling pleasant, anchoring-imagery are a few of the many grounding strategies one may learn.
Be attuned to the emergence of Complexes, Defense Mechanisms, Heuristics, Biases.
Draw upon the peronality traits upon which you can rely to be true, rally alliances and resources.
Focus: Building resilience by recognizing barriers and preparing for upcoming challenges.
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