Hi Sandra, Thank you for your thoughtful response. You are correct. The two are not synonymous. I use the methods I mentioned as maintenance after years of therapy. I could have been more clear about that. Someone suffering seriously from trauma should get help from a therapist. Also, I didn’t suffer sexual abuse like so many women I know have, and many of the girls Oprah has helped. Nor am I a therapist, but I’ve tried unconventional therapies. I’m familiar with somatic therapy and am thinking about trying Ayahuasca just bc I’m interested and want to stop clenching my jaw at night.

Thanks for adding those resources and your comment to the discussion. They are very helpful!