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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You know those talent contests where you see someone very shy, with a contracted posture, almost shrunken inwards, and then they open their mouths to sing, and an angel voice comes out? I always have tears in my eyes when I see that. One, because it gives me hope that
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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 Sat Dharam Kaur ND One of the questions I may ask a client in a Compassionate Inquiry session is “Who is speaking right now?” or “Who do you think you are in this moment?” The same questions apply to me when I am in the therapist role – “Who
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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 I meet a client or patient for the first time in a Compassionate Inquiry session, what is most present for me is curiosity. I want to know who they are, what issue they are bringing to me, and how their current situation arose. Each new encounter is an exploratory
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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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