feminine feminist

Trauma

Tonight I went to an evening class about how to work well with those who have been through trauma. The speaker had stories and stories and stories to tell. And tell them she did. I wanted theory, technique, academic critique, but instead she told stories. Her closing words was that the central task of helping people to recover is to be present, maintain trust, and LISTEN. I couldn't help thinking that those three things are both the most difficult, and at the same time, the most simple of actions.

posted by Feminine Feminist @ 10:17 PM