Criticisms of The Contemporary Approach To Trauma | Daniel Oakes

[stef]

Axiomatically, the world already has or will hold a tragedy for everyone. As someone who has seen a psychologist and achieved (if you can call it that) nearly all of the “trauma points” on a “trauma checklist,” I can categorically state that Rip's old fashioned approach to trauma – to “step over it” – is far more effective and far less disabling than pandering to every negative emotion one might feel on a daily basis. Yet this is the contemporary approach to trauma.

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[3rdcoast_slope]

As a person with multiple mental disorders and a family history the same... not one drug or therapy session has helped more than strength training. Exercise opened the door, training set the goal to keep going.

[Panda]

Nice article Daniel
I think 4 plates will follow soon for you

[Nikola Blagojevic]

Tremendous article. I have that poem tacked up to the wall in my basement gym. Reading it reminds me why it's important to finish the fifth rep.