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Levine believes the foundation for treatment must be set in what we feel in our bodies, as all of the distress we’re tolerating is as a result of thwarted physical attempts to escape disaster. To Levine, relief lies in the removal of learned and dysfunctional freezing and immobility responses as we face potential trauma-generating situations. Come on in for the final in the series…

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SE came to life as Dr. Levine observed that though wild animals of prey are under constant threat and siege, they’re rarely traumatized. Credit is given to an innate regulating mechanism that very efficiently manages and discharges the energy that accumulates in their bodies as a result of self-preservation behaviors.

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The Experiment of You

The Experiment of You: 8 Easy Steps

by Bill on August 6, 2010

As we attempt to endure whatever it is that’s on our plate – especially if we’re in the midst of a particularly tough time – I’m going to suggest we look upon it as an experiment. Yes, The Experiment of You will be designed, conducted, and provide a nice bit of perspective and learning. Come on in, it’ll be well worth your time…

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Bill's Son

My Son’s Future – My past…

by Bill on July 28, 2010

A wonderful occasion, to be sure – worthy of raucous celebration. And that’s exactly what we’ve all been doing since he received word of his acceptance several months ago. And we’ll continue to do so, and be thankful, as time ensues. But I gotta’ tell ya’ – I’ve been experiencing a bit of a hallow feeling deep inside…A great life lesson…

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Please understand your screen buzzin’ certainly may be an independent abuse or dependence situation. But it may also be a symptom of another emotional or mental disorder – say – depression, OCD, or bipolar disorder. And it may also coexist (comorbidity) with another disorder. Very helpful reading here. Please dig in…

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Screen Buzz: A social transitioning?

by Bill July 10, 2010
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Look, let’s be brutally honest and objective here. Whether we like it or not, our society – our very culture – is changing the way in which it works, learns, socializes, and recreates. And one could actually make the case that a rejection of screens is its own dysfunctional manufactured world. Please read more…

Screen Buzz: Let’s play 25 questions…

by Bill July 9, 2010
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Are you known to bring along your laptop when you park it on the toilet? Has a family member or significant other ever gotten on to you about your screen time (and did you rip their head off)? Is your meal partner generally your phone or current video game? Do you find yourself consumed by when you can next go online? Would you like to read more? Please do…

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