Some things only come out in the right kind of space. Not just because we’re finally ready to say them, but because we trust that what we say will be held.

What happens when you have all the knowledge, tools, strategies, and words to facilitate emotional repair, but still can’t access them? My colleagues and I were in a staff training this week discussing exactly that. In trauma treatment, especially, we often see individuals who have the tools, but they just can’t reach for them when they need them most. The Role of Resentment in Emotional Blockages We talked about an example where someone may be stuck in resentment. They know