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The Skills of Tracking 101

I often refer to the importance of developing healthy coping skills. One of the most valuable coping skills is that of "TRACKING."

Let's dig into what it means to "track" in psychological terms.

Not only can you track your progress, emotions, triggers, beliefs, thought patterns, actions, consequences, etc. You can also track the sensation of emotions in your body.

In trauma informed psychotherapy, it is crucial to create awareness around body sensations and embodied experiences.  This gives us a sense of presence, power, awareness, connection, and helps foster a sense of security in our bodies.

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