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“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.”

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Peter A. Levine
Peter A. Levine

Peter A. Levine, born in February 1942, is a renowned author whose works span various fields, including psychology, education, and personal growth. more

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