Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy for Complex Trauma and Ancestral Wisdom

This chapter explores Indigenous focusing oriented therapy for complex trauma and its relation to race, culture, and generational trauma. The speakers discuss somatic practices, such as focusing and embodied awareness, which connect us to our bodies and help us access ancestral wisdom. They also discuss trauma as a portal for personal growth and healing, cautioning against obsessing over negative experiences and highlighting trauma as a gift from ancestors for necessary change.