burn-out themselves. Second, some bosses and peers feel responsible, somehow inadequate, or ashamed that‘ their people’ are suffering. Lastly, if that person is less skilled at communication and / or social cues; there is a chance of victim-blaming, possibly shaming the people who come to them and delaying help.
Good news is peer-led anonymous programs( AA, NA, CA, Alanon, etc.) have proven themselves vital for all kinds of harmful behaviors and / or addictions. This help can be found in almost every town worldwide, anonymously on-line, and on the phone 24 / 7 / 365. You can also can dial 988 anytime from anywhere in the US for emotional support.
What we are trying to influence are invisible emotions, thoughts, and feelings that drive every individual and displayed in their unique personalities. Often we are unaware that there is a problem. Maybe there was no problem yesterday but today was the tipping point and we are lost in a downward spiral. Sure, it was paved and ready before when we could shoulder the burdens, and today – we cannot. Consider Flower Essences in all cases.
“ Laughter rises out of tragedy when you need it the most and rewards you for your courage.”— Erma Bombeck
Never underestimate a good laugh in its ability to lift spirits. According to a 2023 study by the National Institute of Health on Laughter as Medicine: A systematic review and meta-analysis of international studies evaluating the impact of spontaneous laughter on cortisol levels,“… our results support the ancient knowledge that spontaneous laughter is in fact good medicine( preventive or therapeutic) being associated with greater reduction in cortisol levels as compared with usual activities. These analyses demonstrated the potential therapeutic role of laughter-inducing interventions as a complementary strategy to improve everyone’ s well-being and highlight the need for further research aiming to improve our collective sense of humor.”
WHAT DOES INTERVENTION LOOK LIKE? Sometimes, all it takes is a single friend. While that might sound simplistic, there is nothing braver than someone approaching a seriously wounded individual or animal. Chances are great that they will be attacked for their efforts. Remember, not all violence is physical. Weighing the risks, most of us will go ahead with caution and safety on our side.
Problems shared by professionals interviewed for this article is threefold. First, uplines and bosses are not always the best place to go for help since these people are, sometimes, within the spectrum of
WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE ESSENCES TO PREVENT OR INTERVENE? Essences can change what we cannot see, such as stored, past negative memories. Animals generally heal from the inside out. Why would emotional health be any different? Dissolve the root cause or negative re-call of fear, confusion, mistrust, etc. and watch behaviors improve. In emergencies, feel free to use every few minutes until you see improvement.
Essences help re-balance personality extremes. Watch the subtle shift in personalities, physical reactions, emotions, responses to their environments and present circumstances. Essences have no negative side effects. Amazingly, they work to improve the emotional outlook of the entire family, pack, colony, herd – what I have come to call collateral repair.
Essences, when prepared properly according to tradition, are successful. If they fail to work, one reason could be what you are using is counterfeit and not truly an Essence or may not be using the formula necessary for this individual’ s situation, meeting their particular needs. Pain and physical limitations are difficult to overcome with unrealistic expectations that the animal will cease reacting with the need to protect themselves or their painful bodies. If this happens, while at a safe distance, mist the formula nearby, and let it do its work. We do this with captured American mustangs, feral cats, and aggressive, unpredictable dogs.( Secret – also works well at staff meetings!)
POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH PROMISES TRACTION Positive outcomes are guaranteed when we try to help someone else( without expectations), learn something new( without judgement) and participate in radical self-care. Find what calls to you, what makes you a better person for taking part. And if you do not find anything, create your own … rescue, facility, even if it is unrelated to animals; we still need to relate to people.
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