Preface -- Trauma and healing. Spanning the bridge of mindfulness ; The way out is in -- The five strengths. Trust as a strength ; Diligence as a strength ; Mindfulness as a strength ; Concentration as a strength ; Insight as a strength -- The five mindfulness trainings as a source of strength. Reverence for life ; True happiness ; True love ; Loving speech and deep listening ; Nourishment and healing ; Reclaiming your power to heal -- Appendix: text of the five mindfulness trainings.
Summary:
Learn the accessible and deeply compassionate practices for healing trauma, known as the Five Strengths of applied Zen Buddhism. More than a philosophy, these body-based practices are backed by modern neuroscience research, and they can be applied by anyone suffering from trauma to begin experiencing relief. Mindfulness teacher Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, is an inspiration for anyone who has ever suffered from abuse, life-changing loss, severe illness, or the aftermath of war. In Trauma, she brings together her lived experience as a survivor, certified MD, and ordained Buddhist teacher to offer a body-based, practical approach to healing from life's most difficult and painful experiences. Offering insights from Buddhist psychology and simple somatic practices for tapping into our Five Strengths--our inner faculties of self-trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight--Sister Dang Nghiem's approach to trauma is radically accessible; it begins with awareness of our breathing. With each chapter containing a progression of guided reflections an exercises, this book can be read as an adjunct to therapy and a helpful guide for moving through trauma in the body. With the practice of mindfulness, we can access our strength as survivors and our joy in being alive.
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