This is so beautifully done. So pleased more men are speaking up about trauma and therapy. I was definitely moved to tears as I had a very similar childhood.
Congratulations James….and gratitude to Beacon House. So relatable. It took me until 42 to decide I didn’t like my behaviours and I certainly didn’t like myself. It’s taken 20 years of seeking, of finding answers and unravelling the layers of protection around me. I do feel somewhat proud of this achievement, after hearing James’ story, it has had me realise how far I have come. Blessings and love to all those seeking and finding their way back to self 💜
What a wonderful story! Trauma a horrible thing and to overcome it you done wonderful. Great drawings. Well done James. Good luck to you and your family.
What a great video. Thank you for sharing your story James. A really good demonstration of the huge impact of trauma, and the role EMDR therapy can play in helping people work though their past trauma experiences.
I believe it is. Trauma isn’t remembered cognitively. it’s felt by the body. If you read In An Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine I think you’ll be able to understand how a circumcision procedure can be experienced as traumatic
Please note that my response is based on traditional practices in my community where boys are circumcised in teenage as a symbol of initiation into adulthood. Circumcision is important for boys to be recognised as adult members of the community and be deemed fit to partake in all sorts of adult milestones. We believe in the 'I am because we are' philosophy. Boys and their families look forward to their circumcision. I have known of boys who went into real worry and anxiety at the thought they, for whatever reasons, might not be initiated alongside their peers. While I agree circumcision can result in trauma, I know too that rejection of an uncircumcised boy (cannot be called man if uncircumcised regardless of his age) by the community and self stigma (deep sense of shame and a feeling of not belonging) can result in trauma.
@@njoki1838 This is a great example. What is traumatic for one person is often not traumatic for another. The meaning-making of an initiation ceremony in your community is important for who the young man is and his standing in the community. Pain does not necessarily cause trauma -- but instead, violence does because it takes away choice and autonomy.
Njoki making an informed decision to accept any procedure is protective of mental health. Young people making an informed choice to undergo this procedure is very different from people having non medically necessary procedures without their consent, or before they are old enough to give informed consent. Even so, it must be remembered that although our neocortex can decide to accept surgery our body can still feel violated. It’s important to allow the body’s innate trauma response to happen. Peter A Levine explains this very well. I fear that often post operative shaking is seen as unwanted and therefore prevented however Dr Levine shares that this is a very necessary part of trauma processing. Reference: In An Unspoken Voice.
I'm glad this was done by a man. This was me, still is me.
Thank you James, I see you, I hear you and I send you love
This is so beautifully done. So pleased more men are speaking up about trauma and therapy. I was definitely moved to tears as I had a very similar childhood.
This takes immense strength and courage to do. Tons of respect for you and thanks for sharing, it will definitely help others 🙏💖
A wonderful, deeply moving film backed by sound scientific evidence. Great work by Beacon House.
well done James 👍Thank you for sharing you're story this will help with working with our young people.
Congratulations James….and gratitude to Beacon House. So relatable. It took me until 42 to decide I didn’t like my behaviours and I certainly didn’t like myself. It’s taken 20 years of seeking, of finding answers and unravelling the layers of protection around me. I do feel somewhat proud of this achievement, after hearing James’ story, it has had me realise how far I have come.
Blessings and love to all those seeking and finding their way back to self 💜
What a wonderful story! Trauma a horrible thing and to overcome it you done wonderful. Great drawings. Well done James. Good luck to you and your family.
Good GP, great that the GP actually knew and then to get a good therapist. Such a hopeful story.
Thank you James, for sharing this. Though our childhood stories differ, I realized that their manifestations are similar. This gives me courage.
Wow ! So well explainef. Great subject of great interet for me because I lived it myself and I am trying my best to get out of it.
This was amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Amazing drawings. Thank you.
What a great video. Thank you for sharing your story James. A really good demonstration of the huge impact of trauma, and the role EMDR therapy can play in helping people work though their past trauma experiences.
Fantastic and moving video. Thank you.
Great story and very educational. Interested in learning more about EMDR
Thank you James for sharing this and Beacon House for producing this inspiring short film to give many others hope!
Another great resource by Beacon House
Makes sense to me, thanks for sharing.
How do u heal ripple effects of been abused
Does anyone know how to contact this man could really do with speaking to him
It’s not the brain stem-it’s the limbic system
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Is circumcision a source of trauma?
I believe it is. Trauma isn’t remembered cognitively. it’s felt by the body. If you read In An Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine I think you’ll be able to understand how a circumcision procedure can be experienced as traumatic
Please note that my response is based on traditional practices in my community where boys are circumcised in teenage as a symbol of initiation into adulthood. Circumcision is important for boys to be recognised as adult members of the community and be deemed fit to partake in all sorts of adult milestones. We believe in the 'I am because we are' philosophy. Boys and their families look forward to their circumcision. I have known of boys who went into real worry and anxiety at the thought they, for whatever reasons, might not be initiated alongside their peers. While I agree circumcision can result in trauma, I know too that rejection of an uncircumcised boy (cannot be called man if uncircumcised regardless of his age) by the community and self stigma (deep sense of shame and a feeling of not belonging) can result in trauma.
@@njoki1838 This is a great example. What is traumatic for one person is often not traumatic for another. The meaning-making of an initiation ceremony in your community is important for who the young man is and his standing in the community. Pain does not necessarily cause trauma -- but instead, violence does because it takes away choice and autonomy.
Yes.
Njoki making an informed decision to accept any procedure is protective of mental health. Young people making an informed choice to undergo this procedure is very different from people having non medically necessary procedures without their consent, or before they are old enough to give informed consent. Even so, it must be remembered that although our neocortex can decide to accept surgery our body can still feel violated. It’s important to allow the body’s innate trauma response to happen. Peter A Levine explains this very well. I fear that often post operative shaking is seen as unwanted and therefore prevented however Dr Levine shares that this is a very necessary part of trauma processing. Reference: In An Unspoken Voice.