Trauma therapy should empower clients to set boundaries from "summary" of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Setting boundaries is crucial in trauma therapy. Many clients who have experienced trauma have a difficult time establishing boundaries due to their past experiences. They may have grown up in environments where their boundaries were constantly violated, leaving them feeling powerless and vulnerable. By empowering clients to set boundaries, therapists can help them regain a sense of control and agency over their own lives. When clients are able to set boundaries, they are better able to protect themselves from further harm. They learn to recognize when a situation or relationship is unhealthy or unsafe, and they can take steps to remove themselves from that situation. This not only helps to prevent retraumatization, but it also allows clients to create a safe space for th...
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