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Waiting in the Dark, Part 2: The Valley Doesn't Get Removed — It Gets a Presence Inside It
Waiting in the Dark, Part 2: The Valley Doesn't Get Removed — It Gets a Presence Inside It

Another client, a different session: "I keep waiting for the anxiety to go away before I do the hard thing." I hear a version of this constantly — the assumption that courage is downstream of the fear disappearing first. That safety has to arrive before the valley does, not inside it.

Psalm 23 was written by a shepherd who knew better.

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Understanding Trauma and Resilience: The Window of Tolerance and Insights from Leading Experts
Understanding Trauma and Resilience: The Window of Tolerance and Insights from Leading Experts

Understanding the window of tolerance is crucial for trauma survivors, as it offers a framework for recognizing when they might be operating outside of their window and struggling to manage overwhelming emotions.

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