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From Greek tragedy to personal loss: a resource for coping, healing, and growth

An astute reader pointed me to this PBS news hour story on the cathartic medicinal value of Greek tragedy applied to war vets.

Reminds me of the techniques I use to help people with PTSD, one being Tapas Acupressure Technique.

The originator, Tapas Fleming, recently lost her mother. She wrote a touching newsletter about her grief process that really hit home for me as I help wrap up my late grandmother's estate. Well worth a read, especially if you've recently lost someone important to you.

The neat thing reported on the TAT website is that:

Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research has received a $2.1 million grant from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine to study the effectiveness of TAT.

and the preliminary results are promising. I've seen good results in my own life and with my clients using TAT for grieving and trauma resolution, as well as other issues from weight loss to self-esteem to smoking cessation and addiction.

The PBS story gently nudges me to offer my own work more vocally; if you or someone you know could benefit from TAT, get in touch with me. While I love the power of theater, I also love easy techniques that people can easily apply in their daily lives. TAT and other body-based techniques allow us emotional freedom and personal growth, two things that translate into increased personal sustainability.

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