Grounding is another way to strengthen your sense of foundation on the earth, in the world, and in your body. In our culture our attention and energy tends to be centered in the head or more in the front of the body, so bringing our attention more into our feet, legs, back and spine can help to bring us back into balance. Taking in the support of the ground or the chair that you sit on can help you to feel your inner support and strength. Feeling your feet firmly planted on the earth and then feeling how your feet and legs support your torso can provide a sense of physical support that keeps you upright and able to move around in the world. For some, this can be a completely new experience. It can also help create a real sense of safety, and even though terrible things may have happened to you, you are still able to stand and physically support yourself. As you learn to take in the support of the ground and your environment, you can extend that out to learning how to take in the support of others in your community. With trauma people are often focused more in the future or the past. Grounding helps put you in the "here and now", which is where growth occurs and where your strength is. by Beth Cassel, ze strony traumapsychotherapy
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:30:13 +0000
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