By Aki Shigihara In the midst of Asia, with its various vibrant cultures and rich traditions, comes a complex history. This ongoing narrative can be challenging to navigate on the path to healing and understanding, and at times, can feel almost impossible to find a way through. In Japan, while […]
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By Charon Normand-Widmer I recently spoke with a colleague who commented that some BIPOC CI participants she had trained with reported that CI was ‘too white” for them. As a BIPOC person myself who has gone through the program, I found this reported experience shocking and surprising, as it had
By Steve Borloz “Every human being has a genuine, authentic self, and the trauma is that disconnection with it. And the healing is the reconnection with it.” — Gabor Maté. When I read this, it seems straightforward and simple, but it isn’t easy. Like many, the disconnection from my authentic
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By Charon Normand-Widmer Balancing awareness and care for one’s body is a profound journey that intertwines personal experiences, challenges, and a dedication to showing up for one’s self, day after day. As a young reader immersed in both fiction and nonfiction, my fascination with health and nutrition emerged around the
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By Teri Potter As parents, coaches and fellow therapists, our group meets once a month to understand how Compassionate Inquiry might be used with young people in mind. During our meetings we work through the CI modules and explore the possibilities for each quality, skill and stepping stone, looking at
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Our first CI Experience was a beautiful online event, with over 830 participants from all parts of the globe. Gabor and Sat Dharam demonstrated Compassionate Inquiry in action through 3 live demos; 15 of our fabulous CI Facilitators guided participants through self-inquiry in breakout rooms; 20 of our certified CI
By Luke Sniewski Triggers. We all experience them. Like all other things the mind labels as “uncomfortable,” we generally view triggers as bad or as something to be avoided. In other words, when we are triggered the mind perceives that something is wrong. Triggers, however, can serve as catalysts for
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By Laura Latina, Perinatal focus group Janine Parvati Baker, was a pioneer in the field of midwifery. Her words: “Healing the Earth through Healing Birth.” have echoed throughout my own midwifery journey, leaving an indelible mark on both my career and human life. It wasn’t until I embarked on my
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“When your nervous system is well-regulated and synchronized, you’re able to participate in life, to be passionate about your work, to relate deeply and skillfully with others, and even to grow and change after traumatizing experiences.” (Thomas Hübl, Attuned) Presence is unconditional Presence is unconditional; our ability to be present
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Today I am compelled to write on the topic of self-compassion, following a particular session I had with a client who expressed anxiety about their health. Our work together has involved visiting their trauma; first by identifying emotions, and then locating them in the body. What can we do to
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