Restore….the dictionary gives this definition: bring back (a previous right, practice, custom, or situation); reinstate. It takes on a whole new meaning once I share this with ya’ll. I had the great privilege to work with some wonderful therapists and doctors in this program called Restore. It was a trauma training program at our beloved and now closed Shoal Creek. As a going away present I was presented with this frame filled with quotes from patients. It brought tears to my eyes!! In 8 years, 38 groups, 446 patients 78.28% of the participants lost their PTSD diagnosis!! And this happened in a 6 week course!! This was such a wonderful program I cannot even fathom WHY the company that purchased Shoal Creek did not want to take this department with them, it freaking blows my mind!!
This program helped so many private and military patients. It was anchored by tours to The Blanton led by a VERY calm and even person named Ray. He was another component to this program. I just feel so, so, very lucky to have been a part of this program. My hope is that we can come back together and put it into effect once more in a different location. And the main person in all this was a very dear human and brilliant doctor named Val. She saw the beauty of bringing in Yoga Therapy and how it would help the patients connect to their bodies once more. It was a dream team and THIS IS WHY my job is NOT work, it is pure joy and amazement!! Seeing patients grow and connect throughout this program was pure awe and satisfaction. So many folks were helped!!
Go out and find what you love and never work another day in your life. I know that I am and have been fortunate to connect with all these amazing folks in my life. I will continue to fight the good fight, to teach and to share these tools that I have used in my own life to ease the suffering in those who show up in any way they can. It just takes one little step to reach out and show some support to another human in whatever way we can… and that is never more important than RIGHT NOW. I love you all.. Let’s take care of each other any way we can.
With so, so much love and light.
JennyO
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