I am deeply grateful for David’s courageous and pioneering work with TSM and naming the potential negative impact that mindfulness can have on people with unprocessed trauma I was one of them. “You made it safe for this mindfulness practitioner to let go of her shame of not being a “better” meditator over the years and feel more confident with guiding her clients in how to gently heal while being empowered. It gave me the courage and the freedom to begin offering TSM to my clients, in workshops, lectures and in collaboration with other practitioners.” - Kathy Hayes-Bloch Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher (Connecticut, USA) Returning to my personal practice using TSM principles was a deeply healing experience for me. Through his thoughtful teaching, I began to put my earlier experiences into the context of TSM. I attended a five-day retreat focused on Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) with David. I quietly decided that this was my limitation, and while I continued to suggest mindfulness to my clients, I did not feel equipped to offer any instruction, in spite of having years of training. I felt called to bring the practice into my work with others, but on longer retreats I often left feeling worse not better. During this time, I also began to practice mindfulness meditation. “I’ve been practicing psychotherapy in the trauma field for over twenty years and I’ve been privileged to accompany many people on their healing journeys. (Mindfulness Studies) Mindfulness Training for First Responders, Founder & CEO Mindful Junkie TSM recognizes these needs and teaches Mindfulness with the guiding principle of “First, Do No Harm.” It enables First Responders to normalize their experiences while giving them tools to regulate stressors, something the world needs desperately right now.” - Gina Rollo White, M.A. These attributes must be baked into each training and each meditation. First Responders are a population that experiences chronic trauma, and they require a special approach focusing on flexibility, safety, support and choice. Through TSM, I’ve been able to serve First Responders even more effectively in my work (which, because of my personal journey, is a passion for me). Behind closed doors, our home was filled with depression, violence, PTSD, and exhaustion. I did not experience it first hand, but I saw the impact it had on both my parents. Growing up I constantly heard stories of tragedy and heartbreak. But the negative outcome on their wellbeing and the wellbeing of our family was glaring. They worked tirelessly to protect our community. My mother was an ER nurse, and my father was a Fire Fighter and Paramedic. “TSM strengthened my ability to teach mindfulness safely and effectively to First Responders.
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