Trauma creates a disconnect from our own feelings. Healing requires "Compassionate Inquiry" to rediscover who we were before the world told us we had to be someone else. Where Their Worlds Meet
It is a functional imbalance of the nervous system.
He views behaviors like addiction not as "choices" or "diseases," but as desperate attempts to soothe the pain of early childhood wounds. Peter Levine, Gabor Mate
Dr. Peter Levine, the founder of , famously observed that wild animals are rarely traumatized despite living in constant danger. They survive by physically "shaking off" the intense energy of a life-threatening event once the threat has passed.
By gently tracking physical sensations (like tension or warmth), we can help our bodies complete the "fight, flight, or freeze" responses that were interrupted years ago. 2. Gabor Maté: The Compassionate Inquiry Trauma creates a disconnect from our own feelings
Maté’s work highlights how we adapt to survive—often at the cost of our authentic selves:
If you’ve ever felt "stuck" in your healing journey or like traditional talk therapy wasn't reaching the root of your pain, understanding their work might be the missing piece of your puzzle. 1. Peter Levine: The Body as the Map He views behaviors like addiction not as "choices"
Whether it is a connection to a compassionate therapist or a deeper connection to your own physical sensations, we heal in relationship—not in isolation. What is depression and what to do about it? - Omar Javaid