15-20% of people are Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Surprisingly, HSPs may be 50% of those in psychotherapy. We can all learn from their experiences, described and explained in this book.
By Daniel J Benor, MD
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TWR for Trauma: Emergency Room Procedures for People Who Have Been Traumatized
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- 09 May, 2016
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Suggested by Lynne Namka, expanded by Daniel Benor, MD
Tapping for Trauma provides a gentle relaxation technique for people who have been raped, beaten, shot, wounded or injured in a car accident. It can also be used after surgery, which is a different form of assault to the body. Family members, friends, doctors, nurses and aides can use this approach to help calm people and help them reach a more relaxed state.
Such relaxation can promote better healing as well as improving people’s psychological states. Trauma often blocks energy flows in the body as people goes into emotional and physical shock.
This technique can be used at any time: sitting in the waiting room, while being examined by medical staff; while waiting to be examined or treated; and for self-healing after returning home. Tapping for Trauma was developed by Lynne Namka as a form of Emotional Freedom Techniques (www.emofree.com).
Method
TWR is a self-healing method in which people tap alternately on the left and right sides of the body, while reciting an affirmation that focuses the mind on healing.
People should start tapping as soon as possible after they arrive at a treatment center. By bringing their body into relaxation soon after the traumatizing event, less trauma memory will become encoded in their mind and body. The sooner people are helped, the fewer emotional problems regarding the distressing incident he will be experienced later. Tapping for Trauma may also decrease the possibility of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Invite people who have been hurt to alternate tapping gently on the left and right side of their body, back and forth. They can tap with the fingers of each hand on their thighs; alternate tapping with one hand on either side of their nose; tap their feet on the floor; or alternate tightening their toes on their right and left foot.
People who have been hurt and frightened usually breathe shallowly, so remind them to take a nice, deep breath after tapping for a short while.
It is helpful to tap:
- While they tell the story of what happened
- When they think of unpleasant details of the experience
- When they express disbelief, venting or anger
- When they start crying or shaking
- While the doctor does the medical examination (such as after sexual assault
- Any time they show a concern, fear or distress of any kind.
- When they are suffering physical pains
People may keep tapping until they feel peaceful and quiet. They can’t do this procedure wrong if they tap lovingly and breathe deeply. Just tap!
Pass this Tapping for Trauma procedure on to emergency rooms, paramedics, nurses, policemen and others who deal with people who are wounded. Keep a copy in your glove compartment of your car to use in case of an accident. Translate this procedure into other languages and send to countries that have experiencing war or a natural disaster.
Suuggested by Lynne Namka, Ed.D. www.AngriesOut.com
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