Guiding principles
In this practice, there is respect and reverence of each person’s journey in life, of science, and of spirituality. We strive to operate from a place of humility, knowing that what we might want to feel or experience inside and outside a session may or may not transpire in the time we want it to, or in the way we would expect it to. For example, while catharsis and abreactions may occur, they are not persued, but rather welcomed if they are meant to be expressed.
Here are some principles that sustain this practice:
Sessions are collaborative - the practitioner co-creates a safe and loving environment with the participant, so the willing and resourced individual can yield into the session and allow the body to self-adjust.
We intend to “allow and support” rather than “force and demand”.
We aim to radically listen to ourselves, others, and our environment.
We welcome all emerging information (feelings, visuals, sensations, movements), even if it cannot be intellectually understood.
We view every being as having innate intelligence, from its spiritual to its atomic levels.
We understand that everyone progresses at a unique pace.
We respect the nature of trauma therapy, and therefore create safety by emphasizing moments of self-organization and ease.
We consider the concept of mirrors - other people and our surroundings can help us see what we cannot readily perceive on our own.
We acknowledge our free-will - sessions are filled with invitations, we have the ability to make conscious choices.
We appreciate the spiritual nature of this practice, where spiritual beliefs of all kinds can coexist.
The practitioner continues self-care and education to check her own default modes and biases for sensible interpretation of information and for the ensurance of relevant and sound techniques.
The practitioner must understand her own being’s direct impact in the session - her self-awareness is imperative for the well-being of the participant.
The practitioner understands that she abides by the scope of practice from her specific trainings, and will refer the participant to other practitioners/resources as needed.
