At DHP we use the metaphor of the backpack and what we carry. There are the tangible items; food, water, shelter, first aid, navigation, etc. We also carry our emotions and experiences. It is the intangibles that can really weigh us down. Do we carry shame, self doubt, lack of confidence, trauma or maybe we are just coming into self awareness?

When we go through trying times, whether it be break ups, losses, human rights violations, or abuse, we move through defining moments.  Oftentimes, our bodies, brains and minds can move through difficult times and not feel debilitated. On the flip side, if the anxiety is palpable and the cortisol is drowning our brains, we work toward finding ways to manage and to allow our bodies to relax. This is where healing begins.  Like healing a wound, it can only close with care, attention, ointments and bandaids.  Our bodies and minds need the same love and attention when our foundation has been rocked to the core.