Buddhist Practices – Attachment Repair

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I am triggered – what can I do?

Post author:Cedric Reeves
Post published:March 1, 2022
Reading time:3 mins read
Healing Modalities:
Attachment Theory
Buddhist Practices
Mentalization

When practising meditation with the goal of working on attachment, you may occasionally find yourself triggered by strong emotional experiences or memories. You might have anxious symptoms such as a racing heart or shortness of breath, or you might simply have a feeling of being overwhelmed. What to do when triggered after meditation is the same as what you can do when triggered in other circumstances, and there are always ways you can ground yourself. Here are some of our suggestions for how to return to your centre and find calm when triggered.

How to Care for Yourself After a Retreat and How to Make it Count

Post author:Cedric Reeves
Post published:July 15, 2021
Reading time:4 mins read
Healing Modality:
Buddhist Practices

Going on retreat can be deeply impactful. It is time spent outside the ordinary rhythms of life and often also outside ordinary states of mind. Coming back after a retreat can therefore be a challenging time, although one that’s full of opportunity. Below are some suggestions on how best to care for yourself post-retreat, while respecting the experience you’ve just had.

First off, don’t expect loved ones to understand. You may feel you’ve made important realisations or changed in significant ways that need to be communicated right away.