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The Abyss

Anger and Illness–Cause and Effect

posted in: Recent, Stage 2, Stage 2: Step 4 |

Tom’s original story was one that I never thought was possible. He recounts his journey of undergoing 28 surgeries over 22 years in this blog. His is among many stories that has shown me that the body has a powerful capacity to heal if we can just get out of … Read More

anger, forgiveness, illness, letting go, The Abyss, thrive

28 Surgeries–”I elected to not be in pain”

posted in: Stories of Hope |

For many years, I thought that for many patients there was a point of no return because the sheer magnitude of both physical and emotional trauma. I particularly felt this way with people who had undergone many failed surgeries. I was wrong and continue to hear stories of healing in … Read More

anger, chronic pain, expressive writing, forgiveness, healing, hope, reprogram, The Abyss

Back in Control Coaching

posted in: Stage 3 |

I would like to introduce you to Kendra Bloom, who is a somatic psychotherapist. She has been a wonderful resource for my patients for many years in Seattle. Although, the DOC process is largely self-directed, the journey out of suffering is always enhanced by a coach who can help you … Read More

chronic pain, coaching, DOC, fishbowl, hope, The Abyss, thrive

Trapped – I Know How Gulliver Must Have Felt

posted in: Stage 2, Stage 2: Step 3 |

I have been organizing an annual guy’s ski trip for over 30 years. Anywhere from 20-30 of us head to the Peruvian Lodge located at the base of the Alta Ski Resort in Utah. This year (2019), we had 30 people, with several fathers bringing their sons who are in … Read More

escape, Gulliver, labeled, meditation, The Abyss, trapped

Darkness – “The Abyss”

posted in: Stage 1, Stage 1: Step 1 |

Objectives: Appreciating the depth of suffering experienced when trapped by chronic mental or physical pain is an important early awareness that will allow you to begin to move forward. You feel extremely isolated but everyone in this hole is also suffering badly. You are not alone. The factors that make … Read More

darkness, escape, Frankl, hope, rage, Sarno, The Abyss

Healing Begins at Home – The DOC Journey Starting Point

posted in: Important, Stage 1, Stage 1: Step 1 |

The DOC Journey began to evolve in 2003, as I emerged from my own 15-year struggle with chronic pain. It took me a long time to figure out how I ended up being in this state and even longer to understand what had allowed me to escape. Then I was … Read More

chronic pain, family, safe haven, The Abyss

Escaping the Abyss – Which One??

posted in: Stage 2, Stage 2: Step 5 |

I saw two movies and a show this month that highlighted many issues about the human condition and pain. I first saw the 2015 movie, Cinderella, then a show, Ain’t Too Proud, which was a musical about the Motown group, The Temptations, and finally a movie, The Florida Project. I … Read More

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