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Uncovering the Role of Pendulation in Trauma Therapy

In the journey of trauma recovery, finding a balance between safety and discomfort can be transformative.

Peter Levine, the pioneer of Somatic Experiencing, coined the term "pendulation" to describe this rhythmic movement between contraction and expansion. Imagine it as a pendulum gently swinging—each movement from contraction to expansion and back again carries profound implications for healing.

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